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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:17,539 -[cheery Christmas-themed score] 2 00:00:48,309 --> 00:00:50,398 -REPORTER: Chloe Anderson, congratulations on 3 00:00:50,528 --> 00:00:52,617 your latest book, Sally and the Christmas Angel. 4 00:00:53,227 --> 00:00:55,185 It's been a big success across the country 5 00:00:55,316 --> 00:00:56,926 and it certainly looks like there's going to be 6 00:00:57,057 --> 00:00:58,623 a big turnout here this evening. 7 00:00:59,233 --> 00:01:00,756 -I am incredibly grateful to everyone 8 00:01:00,886 --> 00:01:02,323 that's picked up my book and enjoyed 9 00:01:02,453 --> 00:01:04,281 Sally's Christmas adventures through the years. 10 00:01:04,412 --> 00:01:06,718 -And this is the tenth book in the Sally series. 11 00:01:07,241 --> 00:01:09,243 Can we expect another one next Christmas? 12 00:01:09,852 --> 00:01:11,549 -I haven't quite decided yet. 13 00:01:12,159 --> 00:01:13,769 -Rumor has it 14 00:01:13,899 --> 00:01:15,423 that you're working on your first novel. 15 00:01:15,553 --> 00:01:17,686 -It's definitely something I've been thinking about. 16 00:01:18,252 --> 00:01:20,210 -You're known for children's books, though. 17 00:01:20,341 --> 00:01:22,082 It's a pretty big change. 18 00:01:22,212 --> 00:01:24,606 -Uh, I... I guess. [chuckles] I mean, it's 19 00:01:25,172 --> 00:01:26,869 it's still writing, just longer. 20 00:01:27,826 --> 00:01:29,567 -Well, whether it's children's books 21 00:01:29,698 --> 00:01:33,093 or a novel, I'm sure that everyone here is very excited 22 00:01:33,223 --> 00:01:35,660 to see what adventure you take us on next. 23 00:01:35,791 --> 00:01:37,314 Any big Christmas plans? 24 00:01:37,445 --> 00:01:39,360 -Yes. I'm heading to Noelleville. 25 00:01:39,490 --> 00:01:41,405 I have family that just moved out there, so I scheduled it-- 26 00:01:41,536 --> 00:01:43,799 -Dad, come quick! -...stop on my tour. 27 00:01:43,929 --> 00:01:45,670 I will be signing at the Noelleville bookstore 28 00:01:45,801 --> 00:01:47,846 and then enjoying the rest of the Christmas holidays 29 00:01:47,977 --> 00:01:50,022 with my family. -Dad! 30 00:01:50,153 --> 00:01:51,589 -INTERVIEWER: Thanks again for taking the time 31 00:01:51,720 --> 00:01:53,461 to come to our big bustling city. 32 00:01:53,591 --> 00:01:56,464 -It's my pleasure. -Dad! 33 00:01:57,900 --> 00:02:00,250 -What? What's wrong? -Why are you wet? 34 00:02:00,381 --> 00:02:02,209 -A leaking pipe. Why are you screaming? 35 00:02:02,339 --> 00:02:04,298 -Chloe Anderson. -[score ends] 36 00:02:04,863 --> 00:02:06,300 -Who? -Chloe Anderson. 37 00:02:06,430 --> 00:02:08,389 She was on TV. You know... 38 00:02:10,521 --> 00:02:12,610 Her. -Oh. [chuckling] Right. 39 00:02:13,481 --> 00:02:15,918 Coolio, kiddo. -[sighs] Come on, Dad. 40 00:02:16,048 --> 00:02:17,572 I've only been talking about how awesome it is 41 00:02:17,702 --> 00:02:19,226 that she's coming here for weeks now. 42 00:02:19,356 --> 00:02:21,445 -Honey, you know I'm bad with names. 43 00:02:21,576 --> 00:02:24,187 And, honestly, I don't want you to get too excited 44 00:02:24,318 --> 00:02:26,233 'cause no one ever actually comes here. 45 00:02:26,363 --> 00:02:27,799 She'll probably just cancel and I don't want you 46 00:02:27,930 --> 00:02:29,801 to be disappointed. -She won't cancel. 47 00:02:29,932 --> 00:02:32,456 She even mentioned us on TV. She said that 48 00:02:32,587 --> 00:02:35,242 she's signing books at the Noelleville bookstore. 49 00:02:35,372 --> 00:02:37,809 That's our bookstore. Isn't that awesome? 50 00:02:37,940 --> 00:02:40,290 -She did? Huh. -[cheerful score] 51 00:02:40,421 --> 00:02:42,031 -She's coming to see her family. 52 00:02:42,597 --> 00:02:44,294 It all makes sense now. 53 00:02:44,425 --> 00:02:46,601 You should have seen the display that the store had on TV. 54 00:02:47,341 --> 00:02:48,951 This poster is all we have. 55 00:02:49,081 --> 00:02:50,953 -Honey, the poster looks great. She'll love it. 56 00:02:51,083 --> 00:02:53,260 -Balloons. Can we get balloons? [excited inhale] 57 00:02:53,390 --> 00:02:56,219 -Yes, we can get balloons. 58 00:02:56,350 --> 00:02:57,829 Now, can you help me with this leaking pipe? 59 00:02:57,960 --> 00:03:00,571 I'm trying to save the encyclopedia collection. 60 00:03:00,702 --> 00:03:02,138 I'm not sure the Z's are going to make it. 61 00:03:02,269 --> 00:03:03,792 -Okay, coming. 62 00:03:06,925 --> 00:03:08,449 -[score fades out] 63 00:03:08,579 --> 00:03:11,016 -It makes me so happy to share these stories with you. 64 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:13,280 When I was a little girl, 65 00:03:13,410 --> 00:03:15,499 my mom used to read me special books before bedtime 66 00:03:15,630 --> 00:03:17,327 that made me fall in love with stories. 67 00:03:17,893 --> 00:03:19,764 And now my sister reads them to her daughter. 68 00:03:19,895 --> 00:03:21,897 So it is a privilege for me to be here today 69 00:03:22,027 --> 00:03:23,725 reading to all of you. Now... 70 00:03:24,421 --> 00:03:27,816 who's ready to hear my new book, Sally and the Christmas Angel? 71 00:03:27,946 --> 00:03:29,861 -[cheering] 72 00:03:29,992 --> 00:03:31,515 -[tender score] 73 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:35,867 In a warm, cozy home in a snow-covered valley, 74 00:03:37,260 --> 00:03:40,263 lived a nice little girl whose first name was... 75 00:03:40,394 --> 00:03:42,222 -Sally! 76 00:03:43,135 --> 00:03:45,573 -She loved Christmas time when all her family was near. 77 00:03:46,182 --> 00:03:47,792 They played games and told stories. 78 00:03:47,923 --> 00:03:49,751 It was the best time of year. 79 00:03:49,881 --> 00:03:51,448 But this Christmas felt different 80 00:03:51,579 --> 00:03:54,886 because her grandma was gone. She was now up in Heaven. 81 00:03:55,017 --> 00:03:57,193 Her mum said, "Life must go on." 82 00:03:57,976 --> 00:04:01,197 So to cheer herself up, Sally went on a mission 83 00:04:01,328 --> 00:04:04,244 to find bows and wrap gifts for their family tradition. 84 00:04:05,419 --> 00:04:09,074 But instead what she found was something peculiar, 85 00:04:09,640 --> 00:04:13,035 a very old present that looked unfamiliar. 86 00:04:14,689 --> 00:04:17,082 And in that dusty old box to her wondrous surprise... 87 00:04:17,213 --> 00:04:19,302 -...wondrous surprise, was a beautiful angel 88 00:04:19,433 --> 00:04:21,522 with sparkling blue eyes. 89 00:04:21,652 --> 00:04:23,959 Tucked in her wings was a handwritten letter. 90 00:04:24,089 --> 00:04:27,223 Sally carefully freed it from the pretty white feather. 91 00:04:27,789 --> 00:04:30,313 It said, "I'm an angel of Christmas, 92 00:04:30,444 --> 00:04:32,489 a messenger of cheer." [chuckles] 93 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:35,884 "I bring notes up to Heaven for loved ones to hear. 94 00:04:37,581 --> 00:04:39,670 So if there's someone you miss, 95 00:04:39,801 --> 00:04:41,368 I can help you feel better. 96 00:04:41,498 --> 00:04:44,806 Just whisper your thoughts, and I'll bring them a letter." 97 00:04:46,329 --> 00:04:49,550 So Sally closed her eyes tight and thought for a second. 98 00:04:50,115 --> 00:04:53,728 "Tell grandma I love her. Merry Christmas in Heaven." 99 00:04:55,686 --> 00:04:57,514 Suddenly, Sally felt very light. 100 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:01,649 She was happy and cheery and hopeful and bright. 101 00:05:02,650 --> 00:05:05,261 So she thanked the kind angel and went on her way, 102 00:05:05,914 --> 00:05:08,656 knowing her dear loving grandma, hm, 103 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:11,789 would smile on Christmas Day. 104 00:05:13,530 --> 00:05:15,663 Okay, time for bed now, honey. 105 00:05:16,403 --> 00:05:17,969 -I love you, Mom. -[mom chuckles] 106 00:05:18,100 --> 00:05:19,623 -I love you, too. 107 00:05:21,277 --> 00:05:23,061 -All done your story? 108 00:05:23,192 --> 00:05:25,063 -Yeah. Hm. 109 00:05:25,194 --> 00:05:27,283 Now it's time to say your prayers with Daddy, 110 00:05:27,414 --> 00:05:30,025 and then get some sleep. We have a lot 111 00:05:30,155 --> 00:05:32,680 of unpacking to do tomorrow to help Grandpa move in. 112 00:05:32,810 --> 00:05:34,769 -Will Auntie Chloe be here tomorrow? 113 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:38,163 -[whisper] I think so. Goodnight, sweetie. 114 00:05:38,294 --> 00:05:39,904 -Goodnight, Mom. 115 00:05:46,955 --> 00:05:48,478 -Okay, kiddo. 116 00:05:50,393 --> 00:05:52,352 Ready? [chuckles] 117 00:05:52,482 --> 00:05:55,703 In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 118 00:05:59,054 --> 00:06:03,319 Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. 119 00:06:05,452 --> 00:06:06,975 -[keyboard clacking] 120 00:06:08,280 --> 00:06:10,805 -[sighs] -[phone ringing] 121 00:06:10,935 --> 00:06:13,111 -Hey, Trish. -Hey, Chloe. 122 00:06:13,242 --> 00:06:14,983 -Just checking in. -The event went great. 123 00:06:15,113 --> 00:06:16,680 Just packing up here. I'm going to leave 124 00:06:16,811 --> 00:06:18,813 first thing in the morning, and I should be there before dinner. 125 00:06:18,943 --> 00:06:21,381 -That's awesome. We can't wait to see you. 126 00:06:21,511 --> 00:06:22,991 -Me, too. 127 00:06:23,121 --> 00:06:24,645 Hey, how's Dad doing? 128 00:06:25,559 --> 00:06:28,431 -Putting on a brave face, but [sighs] 129 00:06:28,562 --> 00:06:30,955 first Christmas without Mom is tough. 130 00:06:31,086 --> 00:06:33,523 I think him moving in with us will really help. 131 00:06:34,568 --> 00:06:36,265 -I'm sure it will. 132 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:38,746 Is he all settled in? -Getting there. 133 00:06:38,876 --> 00:06:41,749 Truck arrived yesterday. Lots of boxes. 134 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:44,491 -I'll be there to help soon. And I'm going stop and pick up 135 00:06:44,621 --> 00:06:46,362 some of Dad's favorite cookies to cheer him up. 136 00:06:46,493 --> 00:06:49,321 -Great idea. But only a few. 137 00:06:49,452 --> 00:06:51,628 I'm trying to get him to watch his sugar. 138 00:06:51,759 --> 00:06:54,196 -Around Christmas time? Good luck. 139 00:06:54,326 --> 00:06:57,112 -Hey, how's the tour going? -Good. 140 00:06:57,242 --> 00:06:59,854 My, uh, book hit the bestseller's list this week. 141 00:07:01,159 --> 00:07:02,944 -Congrats. [soft gasp] 142 00:07:03,074 --> 00:07:04,946 Mom would be so proud of you. 143 00:07:05,816 --> 00:07:07,514 -Yeah. 144 00:07:08,950 --> 00:07:12,432 -We're all so happy that you'll be here for Christmas, Chloe. 145 00:07:12,562 --> 00:07:14,390 -Me, too. Give Dad, Jana, 146 00:07:14,521 --> 00:07:16,958 and Jeffrey a big hug for me, and I'll see you tomorrow. 147 00:07:17,088 --> 00:07:18,873 -Will do. Drive safe. 148 00:07:19,787 --> 00:07:21,310 Bye. -Bye. 149 00:07:23,486 --> 00:07:24,966 -[gentle inhale, exhale] 150 00:07:25,096 --> 00:07:26,576 -[music fades out] 151 00:07:26,707 --> 00:07:28,230 -[loud upbeat Christmas music] 152 00:07:29,492 --> 00:07:30,972 -[Christmas music plays over speakers] 153 00:07:34,149 --> 00:07:36,020 -[door chimes ring] 154 00:07:37,021 --> 00:07:38,588 -Little help? 155 00:07:39,154 --> 00:07:41,330 -Whoa. What is all this? 156 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:43,419 You doing Santa's shopping for him this year? 157 00:07:44,464 --> 00:07:46,988 -You doing his decorating? -That's fair. 158 00:07:47,118 --> 00:07:49,556 -It's for the toy drive. Mrs. Jenkins asked me to 159 00:07:49,686 --> 00:07:51,166 pick up a few things. 160 00:07:51,296 --> 00:07:53,560 -Oh, is she coming to the big event tonight? 161 00:07:53,690 --> 00:07:55,344 -She wouldn't miss it. And 162 00:07:55,475 --> 00:07:57,694 she handed out all those flyers that you gave to her. 163 00:07:57,825 --> 00:08:01,176 -That's awesome. So, what do you think? 164 00:08:01,306 --> 00:08:04,658 -Uh, it's very festive. Did you buy up 165 00:08:04,788 --> 00:08:07,138 every red and green balloon in Noelleville? 166 00:08:07,878 --> 00:08:09,837 -Too much? 167 00:08:09,967 --> 00:08:11,795 -[whisper] It's perfect. -[both chuckle] 168 00:08:11,926 --> 00:08:13,536 -I still have so much more work to do. 169 00:08:13,667 --> 00:08:15,843 -How can I help? -Uh, you can help me finish 170 00:08:15,973 --> 00:08:18,106 decorating that Christmas tree. -Not a problem. 171 00:08:18,236 --> 00:08:19,803 -Then we gotta put up those signs. 172 00:08:19,934 --> 00:08:22,110 -Okay. -Wrap the door prizes. 173 00:08:22,676 --> 00:08:25,069 -Door prizes? -Oh, and can you get cookies? 174 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:27,202 -What time does she get here? -Seven. 175 00:08:27,332 --> 00:08:28,856 -We better get to work. 176 00:08:32,207 --> 00:08:33,817 [Jana's mom hums "Deck The Halls"] 177 00:08:45,437 --> 00:08:47,222 -[stops humming] -[tender score begins] 178 00:08:47,352 --> 00:08:49,180 -Careful with that, honey. 179 00:08:49,311 --> 00:08:51,574 That was your grandmother's. 180 00:08:51,705 --> 00:08:53,663 She used to put that angel on her tree 181 00:08:53,794 --> 00:08:55,360 when she was a little girl. 182 00:08:55,970 --> 00:08:58,712 -We used to put it on our tree when you were a little girl. 183 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:01,366 How quickly the years go by. 184 00:09:01,497 --> 00:09:03,020 -She's beautiful. 185 00:09:04,282 --> 00:09:06,763 She looks like the angel from Auntie Chloe's book. 186 00:09:07,851 --> 00:09:09,592 -Aren't you smart? -Is she? 187 00:09:09,723 --> 00:09:11,246 -She sure is. 188 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:15,337 -Wow. Do you think she really takes messages up to Heaven 189 00:09:15,467 --> 00:09:17,034 like she does in the books? 190 00:09:18,209 --> 00:09:20,211 -I believe all angels do. 191 00:09:21,473 --> 00:09:24,172 Do you have a special message that you want to send to someone 192 00:09:24,302 --> 00:09:25,782 for Christmas this year, Jana? 193 00:09:27,088 --> 00:09:28,916 -I'd like to send one to Grandma. 194 00:09:29,917 --> 00:09:31,440 -You can whisper it to the angel. 195 00:09:32,659 --> 00:09:34,312 -Okay. 196 00:09:37,620 --> 00:09:39,970 Merry Christmas, Grandma. I wish you were here 197 00:09:40,101 --> 00:09:41,798 so we could wrap presents and dance to our favorite 198 00:09:41,929 --> 00:09:43,844 Christmas songs like we did last year. 199 00:09:44,453 --> 00:09:46,237 But I know you're in Heaven with God 200 00:09:46,368 --> 00:09:48,326 and I just want you to know how much I love you. 201 00:09:49,719 --> 00:09:52,243 -That was beautiful, honey. 202 00:09:52,374 --> 00:09:54,550 -Can we put the angel on top of our tree this year? 203 00:09:54,681 --> 00:09:57,118 -Ask your grandpa. It belongs to him. 204 00:09:57,248 --> 00:09:58,815 -Grandpa, can we? 205 00:09:58,946 --> 00:10:01,122 -I would love that. [EMOTIONAL BREATHS] 206 00:10:02,166 --> 00:10:03,733 Now that I'm moving in, 207 00:10:03,864 --> 00:10:05,822 maybe we could make it our tradition. Hm? 208 00:10:05,953 --> 00:10:08,303 -I'm happy that you're moving in with us, Grandpa. 209 00:10:08,433 --> 00:10:09,913 -Me too, sweetie. 210 00:10:10,044 --> 00:10:12,220 -[phone rings] -Oh. Let me get that. 211 00:10:14,570 --> 00:10:16,093 -[phone rings] 212 00:10:17,660 --> 00:10:19,140 Hello? 213 00:10:19,270 --> 00:10:21,577 -Hey, Trish. I just got into town. I am picking up some 214 00:10:21,708 --> 00:10:24,711 gingerbread cookies for Dad. Be there in about ten minutes. 215 00:10:24,841 --> 00:10:26,930 -Remember, just one cookie. 216 00:10:27,061 --> 00:10:28,845 -Two. -One. 217 00:10:28,976 --> 00:10:32,196 -Three? -Okay, two. [chuckles] 218 00:10:32,327 --> 00:10:33,937 -Okay, deal. I'll see you in ten. 219 00:10:34,068 --> 00:10:35,765 -Bye. 220 00:10:37,158 --> 00:10:40,117 -Hey, uh, can I help you? -Yeah. Um, can I get-- 221 00:10:40,248 --> 00:10:42,206 -[phone rings] -Oh, um... 222 00:10:42,729 --> 00:10:44,469 You can go ahead of me. I need to take this. 223 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:46,080 Hello? 224 00:10:46,210 --> 00:10:48,560 -Chloe, did you read The New York Times? 225 00:10:48,691 --> 00:10:51,389 Glowing review. Sales are through the roof. 226 00:10:51,520 --> 00:10:54,479 -Heather, hi. Yeah, I did. -How's the tour going? 227 00:10:54,610 --> 00:10:56,525 -Great. I am heading to my last book signing 228 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:58,135 in Noelleville tonight. 229 00:10:58,266 --> 00:10:59,746 -Still don't know why you booked that one. What is there? 230 00:10:59,876 --> 00:11:01,835 Ten people in that town? [laughs] 231 00:11:01,965 --> 00:11:03,575 -Every place counts, Heather. 232 00:11:03,706 --> 00:11:05,665 -Sure. I'm calling 'cause 233 00:11:05,795 --> 00:11:09,233 I read the first few chapters of this novel you want to write. 234 00:11:09,364 --> 00:11:11,627 -You did? -Yeah, it's good. 235 00:11:11,758 --> 00:11:14,586 But, honey, you're known as a children's book author 236 00:11:14,717 --> 00:11:17,285 and that's where our sales are. -It's not about sales, Heather. 237 00:11:17,415 --> 00:11:19,591 -It's always about the sales, Chloe. 238 00:11:19,722 --> 00:11:21,898 I just don't know if this is something that I can 239 00:11:22,029 --> 00:11:23,857 get behind. Can you shelve this one 240 00:11:23,987 --> 00:11:26,468 for another year and focus on what you do best? 241 00:11:26,598 --> 00:11:28,949 -That's what you said last year. -Yes, and 242 00:11:29,079 --> 00:11:31,212 look at the success of this book tour. 243 00:11:31,342 --> 00:11:34,041 It's risky, honey. What if people don't like it? 244 00:11:34,171 --> 00:11:35,782 -What if they do? 245 00:11:35,912 --> 00:11:37,609 -Take the holidays to think about it. 246 00:11:37,740 --> 00:11:41,526 And congratulations on the success of the book. 247 00:11:41,657 --> 00:11:43,528 -Thanks, Heather. Bye. 248 00:11:46,618 --> 00:11:49,491 [clears throat] Oh, no. Do you have any 249 00:11:49,621 --> 00:11:52,059 gingerbread cookies left? -I'm sorry, sold out. 250 00:11:52,189 --> 00:11:53,887 -But you had a tray full of them like a minute ago. 251 00:11:54,452 --> 00:11:55,932 -Snooze, you lose? 252 00:11:56,063 --> 00:11:57,934 -Can you check the back? They're my dad's 253 00:11:58,065 --> 00:11:59,849 favorite cookies and I wanted to cheer him up. 254 00:11:59,980 --> 00:12:01,895 -Everything we have is here, but, uh, 255 00:12:02,025 --> 00:12:05,028 Christmas tree sugar cookies -- they are delish. 256 00:12:05,159 --> 00:12:09,293 -I'm sorry to eavesdrop, um, but I think I can help you out. 257 00:12:09,424 --> 00:12:11,469 I'm the guilty party that bought them all. 258 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:14,603 I got 36 here. Uh, how many do you need? 259 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:17,214 -Oh, um... I couldn't. 260 00:12:17,345 --> 00:12:19,434 I mean, you snooze you lose, right? 261 00:12:19,564 --> 00:12:21,915 -You gonna order anything, or can I take the next order? 262 00:12:22,654 --> 00:12:24,134 -I'll get out of your way. 263 00:12:24,265 --> 00:12:27,529 -I insist. You let me cut in line, so... 264 00:12:28,617 --> 00:12:30,924 -Well, in that case, maybe just one. 265 00:12:31,054 --> 00:12:33,970 It's for my dad. -I've tasted these cookies. 266 00:12:34,101 --> 00:12:35,929 There's no chance he's only gonna want one. 267 00:12:36,059 --> 00:12:37,582 -Two? -I'll tell you what: 268 00:12:37,713 --> 00:12:39,541 Why don't you take this box of 12 right here. 269 00:12:39,671 --> 00:12:41,935 -Really? That's so kind of you. 270 00:12:42,065 --> 00:12:44,198 -Don't worry about it. Just pay it forward. 271 00:12:44,328 --> 00:12:47,157 You know, I help you, you help someone else, 272 00:12:47,288 --> 00:12:49,856 and we start a wave of kindness for the Christmas holidays. 273 00:12:50,421 --> 00:12:51,988 -I like that. Okay, deal. 274 00:12:52,119 --> 00:12:55,600 Um, thank you for the cookies and have fun at your party. 275 00:12:56,166 --> 00:12:58,516 -Party? -Oh. I just assumed. 276 00:12:58,647 --> 00:13:01,171 I mean, that is a lot of cookies for just one man. 277 00:13:01,302 --> 00:13:03,086 -Oh, uh... [chuckles] 278 00:13:03,217 --> 00:13:05,088 Well, like I said, you can't just eat one. 279 00:13:05,219 --> 00:13:07,177 -[both laugh] No, I'm kidding. 280 00:13:07,308 --> 00:13:09,266 It's, uh, they're for my daughter, Alex. 281 00:13:09,397 --> 00:13:11,442 Not that she's gonna eat them all either. 282 00:13:11,573 --> 00:13:13,009 She's planning this event tonight, 283 00:13:13,140 --> 00:13:15,359 and she's hoping a lot of people show up, so... 284 00:13:15,490 --> 00:13:17,231 Some big shot writer's coming into town 285 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:18,885 and, uh, signing books at our bookstore. 286 00:13:19,015 --> 00:13:21,975 No one ever comes to Noelleville so it's kind of a big deal. 287 00:13:22,845 --> 00:13:24,673 And you can come if you want. Everyone's invited. 288 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:26,240 I would tell you who it is, but, honestly, 289 00:13:26,370 --> 00:13:28,677 I'm terrible with names. It's like, uh... 290 00:13:29,417 --> 00:13:32,420 Kathy or Carrie or something. 291 00:13:32,550 --> 00:13:34,204 -You own the Noelleville bookstore. 292 00:13:34,335 --> 00:13:36,641 -Yeah. -I'm Chloe. 293 00:13:36,772 --> 00:13:38,600 -Hey, Chloe. Ethan. Nice to meet you. 294 00:13:38,730 --> 00:13:40,210 -It's nice to meet you, Ethan. 295 00:13:40,341 --> 00:13:41,864 I will definitely be at your event tonight. 296 00:13:41,995 --> 00:13:44,040 -You will? Oh, that's great. 297 00:13:44,171 --> 00:13:46,782 Yeah, we put up a lot of flyers, but I wasn't sure 298 00:13:46,913 --> 00:13:48,784 if anyone was gonna show up so it's nice to know 299 00:13:48,915 --> 00:13:50,612 our little attempt at publicity worked. 300 00:13:50,742 --> 00:13:52,309 I was kinda worried about that. -[chuckles] 301 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:54,442 -Now I just need this, uh, 302 00:13:54,572 --> 00:13:56,357 Kathy person to show up. 303 00:13:56,487 --> 00:13:58,272 You never know with these celebrity types, right? Whoo. 304 00:13:58,402 --> 00:14:00,927 -[both chuckle] -Yeah, so unreliable. 305 00:14:01,057 --> 00:14:03,103 -Yeah. Just don't want my daughter to be disappointed. 306 00:14:03,233 --> 00:14:06,149 She worked really hard on this. She's super excited. 307 00:14:06,280 --> 00:14:09,892 -I don't know about this Kathy person, but I'll be there. 308 00:14:10,023 --> 00:14:12,634 -Great. Okay, well, we'll see you tonight. 309 00:14:12,764 --> 00:14:14,331 -Great. Thank you for the cookies. 310 00:14:14,462 --> 00:14:16,246 -You betcha. 311 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:24,602 ["Joy To The World" plays as score] 312 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:27,823 -[doorbell rings] -I'll get it. [chuckles] 313 00:14:28,824 --> 00:14:30,521 ["Joy To The World" fades out] 314 00:14:32,132 --> 00:14:33,568 ["Good King Wenceslas" plays faintly] 315 00:14:33,698 --> 00:14:35,352 -Hello? 316 00:14:38,312 --> 00:14:40,227 -Chloe. 317 00:14:40,357 --> 00:14:42,098 I am so happy to see you. 318 00:14:42,229 --> 00:14:44,100 Dad's gonna be thrilled you're here. Come on. 319 00:14:45,449 --> 00:14:47,843 -Guess who's here. -Auntie Chloe! 320 00:14:47,974 --> 00:14:49,627 -CHLOE: Hey! [gasps] 321 00:14:49,758 --> 00:14:51,238 Oh, my goodness, look how tall you got. 322 00:14:51,368 --> 00:14:52,892 -[Chloe and Jana chuckle] Hey, Dad. 323 00:14:53,022 --> 00:14:54,719 -Hey, sweetheart. -CHLOE: Oh. 324 00:14:54,850 --> 00:14:57,070 -DAD [whisper]: Good to see you. -Guess what I brought you. 325 00:14:58,375 --> 00:15:01,074 -[gasps] Gingerbread cookies! Yay! 326 00:15:01,204 --> 00:15:03,772 -You always know how to make this old man happy. 327 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:06,166 -I missed you, Daddy. -I missed you too, sweetheart. 328 00:15:06,296 --> 00:15:07,732 [Dad chuckles] 329 00:15:07,863 --> 00:15:09,386 -Good to have you here, Chloe. 330 00:15:09,517 --> 00:15:11,519 What time you need to head over to the book signing tonight? 331 00:15:11,649 --> 00:15:14,391 -Couple of hours. I'd like to get there early to set up. 332 00:15:14,957 --> 00:15:16,654 Are you guys coming? 333 00:15:16,785 --> 00:15:19,092 -Of course we are. We're your biggest fans. 334 00:15:19,222 --> 00:15:20,745 Now, hand over those cookies. 335 00:15:21,398 --> 00:15:23,531 -Can the cookies wait 'til after dinner, Dad? 336 00:15:23,661 --> 00:15:26,316 -Oh, I'm afraid not, sweetheart. It's the holidays. Right? 337 00:15:26,447 --> 00:15:27,970 -JANA: Right. -[Dad and Jana chuckle] 338 00:15:28,101 --> 00:15:30,538 -It's a losing battle with you guys. 339 00:15:35,804 --> 00:15:37,937 Okay, hand me one, too. 340 00:15:40,722 --> 00:15:42,202 [Christmas carol fades out] 341 00:15:44,769 --> 00:15:46,684 -I love it. -You'll look 342 00:15:46,815 --> 00:15:49,644 so beautiful tonight. 343 00:15:49,774 --> 00:15:51,646 -That was so sweet of you to bring me a dress. 344 00:15:51,776 --> 00:15:55,867 -Go try it on. I'll watch the store for a few minutes. Mm? 345 00:15:55,998 --> 00:15:57,521 -Okay. -[both chuckle] 346 00:16:02,048 --> 00:16:03,614 [doorbell chimes ring] 347 00:16:04,267 --> 00:16:06,095 -Mrs. Jenkins. What are you doing here? 348 00:16:06,617 --> 00:16:08,358 The event doesn't start for a few more hours. 349 00:16:08,489 --> 00:16:10,012 -Well, I wanted to thank you 350 00:16:10,143 --> 00:16:13,059 for all the shopping you did for the toy drive. 351 00:16:13,189 --> 00:16:15,365 -Oh, please don't mention it. -And... 352 00:16:16,018 --> 00:16:19,369 I wanted to bring a little something special for Alex. 353 00:16:19,500 --> 00:16:21,458 It's her big day, so 354 00:16:21,589 --> 00:16:25,288 I brought her a pretty Christmas dress. [chuckles] 355 00:16:25,419 --> 00:16:28,335 Yeah, I'm watching the desk while she tries it on. Hm. 356 00:16:28,465 --> 00:16:30,250 -A dress? Wow. 357 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:32,861 I haven't seen Alex in a dress since she was a little girl. 358 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:36,343 -It is her big day. She needs to feel special. 359 00:16:36,473 --> 00:16:39,694 I know, I raised three daughters. 360 00:16:39,824 --> 00:16:41,783 I remember that age. 361 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:43,480 -Thank you. Hm. 362 00:16:44,699 --> 00:16:46,266 -[tender score] 363 00:16:46,918 --> 00:16:48,964 -It's hard, you know, without Deb. 364 00:16:49,095 --> 00:16:51,140 A girl her age needs a mom. 365 00:16:52,402 --> 00:16:57,277 -Oh, you're a good dad, Ethan. You're doing okay. 366 00:16:57,407 --> 00:17:00,671 -I-I know, I just... I just worry about her. 367 00:17:00,802 --> 00:17:03,979 She's so quiet and she's always losing herself in books 368 00:17:04,110 --> 00:17:06,808 rather than being on adventures of her own. 369 00:17:06,938 --> 00:17:09,289 You know, when I was her age, you couldn't keep me at home. 370 00:17:09,419 --> 00:17:12,031 -Hm. We all come out of our shells... 371 00:17:12,161 --> 00:17:14,511 at different times. -Mm-hm. 372 00:17:15,121 --> 00:17:19,821 -But look at all she put into this event. Ah. 373 00:17:20,778 --> 00:17:23,085 -It is impressive. [chuckles] -Mmm. 374 00:17:23,216 --> 00:17:25,609 -She's just so passionate about books and writing. 375 00:17:26,219 --> 00:17:28,177 I wish I could give her the guidance that she needs, 376 00:17:28,308 --> 00:17:31,746 but I'm just the guy that inherited an old bookstore. 377 00:17:32,486 --> 00:17:33,922 What do I know about dreams? 378 00:17:34,053 --> 00:17:37,012 -Oh, she'll find her way, Ethan. 379 00:17:37,143 --> 00:17:38,622 -Yeah. 380 00:17:38,753 --> 00:17:40,276 -And so will you. 381 00:17:41,190 --> 00:17:42,713 -[score fades out] 382 00:17:46,848 --> 00:17:48,806 -Well? -[sharp gasp] 383 00:17:48,937 --> 00:17:50,939 -Wow. -Oh... 384 00:17:51,635 --> 00:17:53,115 -What do you think? 385 00:17:54,247 --> 00:17:55,770 -Honey... 386 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:58,599 You look-- 387 00:17:59,252 --> 00:18:00,775 so grown up. 388 00:18:01,341 --> 00:18:02,864 -[whisper] Beautiful. 389 00:18:03,343 --> 00:18:06,041 -Beautiful, sweetheart. You look beautiful. 390 00:18:07,477 --> 00:18:09,175 -[tender score] -[sighs happily] 391 00:18:15,485 --> 00:18:17,008 [squeaking] 392 00:18:26,540 --> 00:18:27,976 -Need a hand with that? 393 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:29,586 -Uh, I think I finally got it. 394 00:18:29,717 --> 00:18:31,284 It's a tricky little thing, though. 395 00:18:32,937 --> 00:18:34,765 Oh, hi. It's you. 396 00:18:34,896 --> 00:18:36,463 -Hi. 397 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:38,334 -Uh, Chloe, right? 398 00:18:38,465 --> 00:18:39,944 -I thought you were bad with names. 399 00:18:40,075 --> 00:18:42,556 -Normally I am, but for some reason, yours just stuck. 400 00:18:45,863 --> 00:18:47,909 -I can't imagine why. 401 00:18:51,260 --> 00:18:53,262 -Let me guess: Your last name's Anderson. 402 00:18:53,958 --> 00:18:56,135 -You're good at this. -I was afraid of that. 403 00:18:56,265 --> 00:18:59,050 Okay, well, this is embarrassing. [chuckles] 404 00:18:59,181 --> 00:19:01,531 I am so sorry. 405 00:19:01,662 --> 00:19:04,665 Uh, my daughter has been talking about you for weeks. 406 00:19:04,795 --> 00:19:07,363 First big celebrity I meet and I come across as a big fool. 407 00:19:07,494 --> 00:19:10,149 -I think you came across very kind. 408 00:19:10,279 --> 00:19:11,933 You gave up a dozen delicious cookies 409 00:19:12,063 --> 00:19:13,848 to help a complete stranger. I mean, that makes you 410 00:19:13,978 --> 00:19:16,067 pretty awesome in my book. 411 00:19:16,198 --> 00:19:18,287 And you can ease up on the celebrity bit. 412 00:19:18,418 --> 00:19:21,377 I'm just a writer. Most people don't even recognize me. 413 00:19:21,508 --> 00:19:23,597 -[laughs] Don't tell my daughter that. 414 00:19:23,727 --> 00:19:25,555 She thinks you're a pretty big deal. 415 00:19:25,686 --> 00:19:27,427 -It'll be our little secret. 416 00:19:27,557 --> 00:19:29,690 -Well, you're a little early. No one's here yet. 417 00:19:29,820 --> 00:19:31,996 -That's okay. It'll give me some time to set up. 418 00:19:32,127 --> 00:19:33,563 -Okay, well, in that case, come on in. 419 00:19:33,694 --> 00:19:35,609 -Great. 420 00:19:36,610 --> 00:19:38,220 -[hinges squeak] -[doorbell chimes ring] 421 00:19:41,049 --> 00:19:44,313 Wow, this looks awesome. Your daughter planned all this? 422 00:19:44,444 --> 00:19:46,837 -She did. I helped a little. I did the tree. 423 00:19:46,968 --> 00:19:48,448 Most of it. Some of it. 424 00:19:48,578 --> 00:19:50,101 -[laughs] Nice. 425 00:19:50,885 --> 00:19:52,365 Is she here? I'd love to meet her. 426 00:19:52,974 --> 00:19:54,715 -She should be. Alex? 427 00:19:56,107 --> 00:19:57,587 It's weird. She was here a minute ago. 428 00:19:57,718 --> 00:19:59,633 Alex! 429 00:19:59,763 --> 00:20:02,505 -Dad, come quick! Pipe. Basement. 430 00:20:02,636 --> 00:20:04,855 This is a disaster. Everyone's gonna be here soon! 431 00:20:06,117 --> 00:20:09,033 -I'm sorry. Make yourself at home. Uh, I'll be right back. 432 00:20:09,164 --> 00:20:11,427 -Okay, yeah, no problem. -Help yourself. Cookies, coffee. 433 00:20:11,558 --> 00:20:13,081 There's everything, okay? 434 00:20:20,436 --> 00:20:23,178 -Come on everyone, time to go! We don't wanna be late! 435 00:20:23,309 --> 00:20:25,049 -Where's Aunt Chloe? -She went over early to set up. 436 00:20:25,180 --> 00:20:27,051 We're gonna meet her there. Now where are your shoes? 437 00:20:27,182 --> 00:20:28,792 -I don't know! -Can you help find her shoes? 438 00:20:28,923 --> 00:20:31,012 -JEFFREY: Mm-hm. -Dad, you coming? 439 00:20:31,142 --> 00:20:32,579 -Sorry for holding things up. 440 00:20:32,709 --> 00:20:35,277 I just can't seem to get this tie on properly. 441 00:20:35,408 --> 00:20:37,627 -I didn't mean to rush you, Dad. Come here. 442 00:20:37,758 --> 00:20:39,238 Let me help you with that. 443 00:20:39,368 --> 00:20:41,457 -Your mother's been helping me fix my ties for the last 444 00:20:41,588 --> 00:20:43,198 [deep inhale] 50 years. 445 00:20:43,329 --> 00:20:44,895 -GRANDPA: Hm. -[somber score] 446 00:20:45,026 --> 00:20:46,506 -You look very handsome. 447 00:20:46,636 --> 00:20:48,551 -Thank you, sweetheart. -JEFFREY: Found 'em! 448 00:20:48,682 --> 00:20:50,205 Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa. Jacket, kiddo. 449 00:20:51,206 --> 00:20:53,252 Okay, everyone, let's get going. 450 00:20:53,382 --> 00:20:55,297 -You look great, Grandpa! -Thanks, Jana. 451 00:21:04,567 --> 00:21:06,090 -[score fades out] 452 00:21:08,136 --> 00:21:11,357 -This night is a disaster. It can't get any worse. 453 00:21:11,487 --> 00:21:13,141 -I'm sorry about your dress, sweetheart. 454 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:14,882 -What am I gonna do? I don't have enough time 455 00:21:15,012 --> 00:21:17,711 to go home and get cleaned up before I meet... 456 00:21:19,582 --> 00:21:21,671 Chloe Anderson? 457 00:21:21,802 --> 00:21:24,631 -Uh, I'm sorry, I meant to tell you that she was here. 458 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:27,764 -Okay, I was wrong. This night just got worse. 459 00:21:27,895 --> 00:21:30,114 -Is everything okay? -It's under control. 460 00:21:30,245 --> 00:21:31,812 It's the pipes in the basement. 461 00:21:31,942 --> 00:21:34,728 -Well, you did a beautiful job with the store, Alex. 462 00:21:34,858 --> 00:21:37,470 -Thank you. It's such an honor to meet you, Miss Anderson. 463 00:21:37,600 --> 00:21:40,255 -Oh, call me Chloe. -Chloe, right. 464 00:21:40,386 --> 00:21:43,127 Wow, I can't believe you're actually here. 465 00:21:43,258 --> 00:21:45,042 I'm sorry, I didn't want to look like a disaster 466 00:21:45,173 --> 00:21:47,654 when I first met you. -What are you talking about? 467 00:21:47,784 --> 00:21:50,570 You look beautiful. -My dress is stained. 468 00:21:50,700 --> 00:21:52,354 -Well, it's nothing we can't fix in a couple of minutes. 469 00:21:52,485 --> 00:21:54,182 Do you have any soda water? -It's in the fridge. 470 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:56,010 -Lead the way. 471 00:22:06,934 --> 00:22:08,457 -Thank you for helping me. 472 00:22:08,979 --> 00:22:10,981 -Well, thank you for making the store so festive. 473 00:22:11,112 --> 00:22:13,201 It is the prettiest store I've seen on this tour. 474 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:14,811 -[tender score] -I can tell how 475 00:22:14,942 --> 00:22:16,596 much thought and care you put into it. 476 00:22:16,726 --> 00:22:18,685 -I just wanted to make it perfect for you. 477 00:22:19,642 --> 00:22:21,470 My mom used to read to me those books that you wrote 478 00:22:21,601 --> 00:22:24,125 when I was a little girl. -That's so sweet. 479 00:22:24,255 --> 00:22:25,953 I would love to meet her. 480 00:22:27,128 --> 00:22:29,086 -She passed away five years ago. 481 00:22:30,087 --> 00:22:31,567 It's just me and my dad now. 482 00:22:31,698 --> 00:22:33,656 -Oh. I'm sorry. 483 00:22:34,875 --> 00:22:36,442 I just lost my mom too. 484 00:22:36,572 --> 00:22:38,095 -It's a hard thing, isn't it? 485 00:22:39,967 --> 00:22:41,490 -It sure is. 486 00:22:43,057 --> 00:22:44,537 -It gets better with time. 487 00:22:44,667 --> 00:22:46,234 [fabric rustling] 488 00:22:47,540 --> 00:22:49,237 -So have you always lived in Noelleville? 489 00:22:49,368 --> 00:22:50,891 -We moved here when I was a little girl. 490 00:22:51,761 --> 00:22:54,416 My mom inherited the bookstore from her aunt and 491 00:22:54,547 --> 00:22:57,463 wanted to run it, so we packed up and moved here. 492 00:22:58,638 --> 00:23:02,163 When my mom passed away my dad wanted to move, 493 00:23:02,293 --> 00:23:04,165 but he saw how much I loved the bookstore 494 00:23:04,295 --> 00:23:05,993 and decided to stay. 495 00:23:06,123 --> 00:23:07,821 -He sounds like a good dad. 496 00:23:07,951 --> 00:23:09,475 -He's the best. 497 00:23:10,606 --> 00:23:12,129 You know, I love books. 498 00:23:12,739 --> 00:23:14,741 I want to be an author, too, when I get older. 499 00:23:14,871 --> 00:23:16,307 -What kind of books do you want to write? 500 00:23:16,438 --> 00:23:19,659 -Adventure novels. -Good for you. 501 00:23:19,789 --> 00:23:22,226 -I just, I don't know where to start, you know? 502 00:23:22,923 --> 00:23:24,533 -Well, I'm in town for the holidays. 503 00:23:24,664 --> 00:23:26,492 How about we set up some time to go grab 504 00:23:26,622 --> 00:23:28,494 some hot chocolate and chat? -[score fades out] 505 00:23:28,624 --> 00:23:30,670 I can give you a couple of tips on how to get started. 506 00:23:30,800 --> 00:23:32,672 -Really? -Absolutely. 507 00:23:33,586 --> 00:23:36,763 And look: Stain's all gone. Good as new. 508 00:23:37,981 --> 00:23:40,070 -Thank you, Chloe. -You're welcome. 509 00:23:40,984 --> 00:23:42,421 Do you want to head back in? -Let's do it. 510 00:23:42,551 --> 00:23:44,031 -Okay. 511 00:23:44,161 --> 00:23:45,815 [Christmas music plays over sound system] 512 00:23:54,607 --> 00:23:56,173 Merry Christmas. 513 00:23:57,697 --> 00:23:59,873 -[chuckling] Oh. I'm Jean Jenkins. 514 00:24:00,003 --> 00:24:01,657 This is my gal pal, Rosie. 515 00:24:01,788 --> 00:24:03,267 -Hi. -Hi. 516 00:24:03,398 --> 00:24:05,574 -We're so thrilled you're here. 517 00:24:06,706 --> 00:24:08,577 A little elf told us you might 518 00:24:08,708 --> 00:24:10,666 be staying in Noelleville over the holidays. 519 00:24:10,797 --> 00:24:12,494 -That's the plan. -JEAN: Oh! 520 00:24:12,625 --> 00:24:14,409 Well, we wanted to give you 521 00:24:14,540 --> 00:24:17,238 a little welcoming gift from our church group. 522 00:24:17,368 --> 00:24:18,848 -[Chloe gasps lightly] -[Jean laughs] 523 00:24:22,504 --> 00:24:24,201 It's slippers. 524 00:24:24,941 --> 00:24:27,944 Noelleville can get very cold this time of year 525 00:24:28,075 --> 00:24:31,208 so we wanted to make sure you got a warm welcome. 526 00:24:31,339 --> 00:24:32,906 [chuckles] -It is so thoughtful. 527 00:24:33,036 --> 00:24:34,777 Thank you, I love them. 528 00:24:34,908 --> 00:24:37,388 -Our pleasure, dear. Oh... 529 00:24:37,519 --> 00:24:40,957 Would you please make it out to my granddaughter, Freya? 530 00:24:41,088 --> 00:24:45,309 -Absolutely. -It's F-R-E-Y-A. 531 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:47,747 -She's come a long way since selling her homemade books 532 00:24:47,877 --> 00:24:49,618 at our annual yard sales, hasn't she? 533 00:24:49,749 --> 00:24:52,969 -Mm-hm. I'm so proud of both my girls. 534 00:24:53,100 --> 00:24:54,667 -Oh. -Mm-hm. 535 00:24:54,797 --> 00:24:56,799 -[tender score] -[Mrs. Jenkins laughs] 536 00:25:02,544 --> 00:25:04,677 -Thanks so much for coming tonight. 537 00:25:04,807 --> 00:25:06,766 This night meant a lot to Alex. 538 00:25:06,896 --> 00:25:09,856 -It was my pleasure. She's a sweet kid. 539 00:25:10,465 --> 00:25:11,988 -Yeah, she is. 540 00:25:12,772 --> 00:25:14,600 So, how long are you in town for? 541 00:25:14,730 --> 00:25:16,384 -Couple of weeks. I'm gonna spend the holidays 542 00:25:16,515 --> 00:25:18,081 with my family. 543 00:25:18,691 --> 00:25:21,128 -Well, I hope to see you around. -[chuckles] You will. 544 00:25:21,737 --> 00:25:23,260 I have a date with your daughter. 545 00:25:24,087 --> 00:25:25,567 -You do? -Yeah. 546 00:25:25,698 --> 00:25:27,177 Turns out she wants to be a writer, so I offered 547 00:25:27,308 --> 00:25:29,223 to give her a little bit of guidance. 548 00:25:29,353 --> 00:25:31,312 -It's really nice of you. 549 00:25:31,442 --> 00:25:33,183 -Well, a kind guy did something nice for me today, 550 00:25:33,314 --> 00:25:35,011 so I'm just paying it forward. 551 00:25:35,142 --> 00:25:38,014 Starting a wave of kindness, I think he called it. 552 00:25:38,145 --> 00:25:40,669 -[chuckles] -Hey, we're gonna head out. 553 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:42,323 Get Jana to bed. 554 00:25:42,932 --> 00:25:45,369 You coming? -I'll be right behind you. 555 00:25:48,285 --> 00:25:49,852 Well, it was nice to meet you, Ethan. 556 00:25:49,983 --> 00:25:51,941 -It was really nice to meet you, Chloe Anderson. 557 00:25:52,681 --> 00:25:54,465 -You're getting better with names. 558 00:25:54,596 --> 00:25:57,033 -Well, like I said, this one just sticks. 559 00:26:00,341 --> 00:26:01,951 -Goodnight, Chloe. -Goodnight. 560 00:26:02,082 --> 00:26:03,518 -Can't wait for our hot chocolate date. 561 00:26:03,649 --> 00:26:05,172 -[gasps] Me too. 562 00:26:11,178 --> 00:26:12,614 [doorbell chimes ring] 563 00:26:12,745 --> 00:26:14,616 -Isn't she amazing? 564 00:26:14,747 --> 00:26:16,270 -Yeah, she's okay, I guess. 565 00:26:17,053 --> 00:26:18,794 -She's amazing. 566 00:26:20,230 --> 00:26:21,710 -[laughs] 567 00:26:21,841 --> 00:26:23,625 -[Christmas song as score] 568 00:26:25,279 --> 00:26:26,846 ♪ I'm counting down the days 569 00:26:26,976 --> 00:26:30,327 ♪ Christmas time is here again Everybody's coming to town ♪ 570 00:26:31,981 --> 00:26:33,592 ♪ Santa I've got someone special ♪ 571 00:26:33,722 --> 00:26:37,204 ♪ A lot to figure out I'm hoping you can help me out ♪ 572 00:26:37,334 --> 00:26:39,249 ♪ You want it wrapped [unclear] 573 00:26:39,380 --> 00:26:41,687 ♪ Love brought me some [unclear] ♪ 574 00:26:42,557 --> 00:26:45,865 ♪ I can see I'll be At the top of your list ♪ 575 00:26:45,995 --> 00:26:47,518 ♪ Every year after this 576 00:26:47,649 --> 00:26:49,912 -Did you sleep okay? -Like a log. 577 00:26:50,043 --> 00:26:51,522 So, what's on tap for today? 578 00:26:51,653 --> 00:26:53,220 I can move boxes, set up furniture. 579 00:26:53,350 --> 00:26:55,701 You name it, I will do it. -How about we start 580 00:26:55,831 --> 00:26:57,311 with a healthy breakfast? 581 00:26:57,441 --> 00:26:59,313 Jeffrey's making us omelets downstairs. 582 00:26:59,443 --> 00:27:01,445 -Ooh, I like that plan. -[Trish laughs] 583 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:05,406 -And then, do you think that you could take Dad and Jana 584 00:27:05,536 --> 00:27:07,408 to pick out a Christmas tree? 585 00:27:07,538 --> 00:27:10,324 I have to teach a yoga class and Jeffrey needs to get to work. 586 00:27:10,454 --> 00:27:12,674 The move and everything, we're a little late 587 00:27:12,805 --> 00:27:14,284 on getting a tree this year 588 00:27:14,415 --> 00:27:16,417 and I don't think Jana can wait another day. 589 00:27:16,547 --> 00:27:18,724 -Of course. I would love to. 590 00:27:18,854 --> 00:27:20,421 -Thank you. 591 00:27:21,335 --> 00:27:22,989 This the novel you've been working on? 592 00:27:23,946 --> 00:27:25,556 -Yep. 593 00:27:25,687 --> 00:27:27,646 -I'm happy you're finally moving forward with it. 594 00:27:27,776 --> 00:27:30,213 -Mm. I don't know that I am. 595 00:27:30,344 --> 00:27:32,172 My publisher's still not thrilled about the whole thing 596 00:27:32,302 --> 00:27:35,044 and she thinks that I should "stick to what I'm good at." 597 00:27:35,175 --> 00:27:37,264 -So, find another publisher. 598 00:27:38,221 --> 00:27:40,006 -It's not that easy, Trish. 599 00:27:40,659 --> 00:27:42,182 -It can't be that hard. 600 00:27:43,270 --> 00:27:44,924 You're Chloe Anderson. 601 00:27:46,490 --> 00:27:47,970 -[upbeat folk guitar score] 602 00:27:52,409 --> 00:27:53,933 -[grunts] 603 00:27:56,762 --> 00:27:58,502 -How many more trees do we need? 604 00:27:58,633 --> 00:28:01,244 -Mrs. Jenkins wants as many as we can gather. 605 00:28:01,375 --> 00:28:02,898 Oh. 606 00:28:04,073 --> 00:28:05,988 She wants the church to look beautiful. 607 00:28:06,467 --> 00:28:08,469 -That seems like a lot of decorating. 608 00:28:08,599 --> 00:28:10,427 We may need to recruit some help. 609 00:28:10,558 --> 00:28:12,952 -Yeah, tell me about it. Oh. 610 00:28:13,561 --> 00:28:15,476 -Oh, fancy meeting you two here. 611 00:28:15,606 --> 00:28:17,217 -Chloe, hi. -Hi. 612 00:28:17,347 --> 00:28:19,045 -Are you guys picking up your Christmas tree? 613 00:28:19,175 --> 00:28:20,786 -Yes, we wanna find the biggest, 614 00:28:20,916 --> 00:28:22,701 tallest, best tree ever this year. 615 00:28:22,831 --> 00:28:24,572 -Did you leave any trees for the rest of us 616 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:27,096 or is this a gingerbread cookie kind of situation? 617 00:28:27,227 --> 00:28:30,665 -We left some trees, but we did try to pick the best ones. 618 00:28:30,796 --> 00:28:32,885 It's for the church. -Oh, that's nice. 619 00:28:33,015 --> 00:28:35,496 -They have the most beautiful Midnight Mass ever. 620 00:28:36,149 --> 00:28:38,412 You guys should come. -Well, sounds lovely. 621 00:28:38,542 --> 00:28:40,719 -Any chance you wanna help decorate Christmas trees? 622 00:28:40,849 --> 00:28:42,721 -I love decorating trees. 623 00:28:42,851 --> 00:28:45,114 -It sounds fun. What about you, Dad? 624 00:28:46,028 --> 00:28:47,508 -Why not? Count me in. 625 00:28:47,638 --> 00:28:50,685 -Great. Maybe we can do our hot chocolate date tomorrow 626 00:28:50,816 --> 00:28:52,252 and then we can go to the church. 627 00:28:52,382 --> 00:28:54,558 -I'll run it by Trish but her and Jeffrey 628 00:28:54,689 --> 00:28:56,604 are working this week, so I don't see why not. 629 00:28:56,735 --> 00:28:58,214 -Can we go see Santa? 630 00:28:58,345 --> 00:28:59,955 -Sure thing. -I can bring her. 631 00:29:00,086 --> 00:29:01,740 -Okay, thanks. -Alex, do you wanna come? 632 00:29:01,870 --> 00:29:03,654 -Dad, can I go? 633 00:29:03,785 --> 00:29:05,308 -Um, sure. 634 00:29:08,485 --> 00:29:12,098 And here I thought Alex was too old for Santa this year. 635 00:29:12,228 --> 00:29:13,926 -You can never be too old for Santa. 636 00:29:14,056 --> 00:29:17,016 -[chuckles] So, are you all settled in? 637 00:29:17,146 --> 00:29:21,020 -I travel light. You know, pen, paper and warm, cozy socks. 638 00:29:21,150 --> 00:29:22,761 The necessities of any writer. 639 00:29:24,023 --> 00:29:26,939 -Alex told me about your mom. My condolences. 640 00:29:27,504 --> 00:29:29,506 -Yeah, it's been a difficult year for us, 641 00:29:29,637 --> 00:29:32,683 but being together for the holidays is nice. 642 00:29:33,554 --> 00:29:35,164 -It was really nice meeting 643 00:29:35,295 --> 00:29:37,253 your entire family at the book signing. 644 00:29:37,384 --> 00:29:41,040 -And what a turnout. -Yes. We needed that. 645 00:29:42,084 --> 00:29:43,738 -Does the bookstore do okay? -[quiet score] 646 00:29:43,869 --> 00:29:45,871 -It's a small town. There's really not that much 647 00:29:46,001 --> 00:29:48,525 business here. Most people just read their books on tablets 648 00:29:48,656 --> 00:29:51,006 so we're a bit of a dinosaur that way. 649 00:29:51,137 --> 00:29:52,703 -Things really have changed, haven't they? 650 00:29:52,834 --> 00:29:54,488 It's a shame. 651 00:29:54,618 --> 00:29:56,098 I love books. 652 00:29:56,229 --> 00:29:58,927 How they feel in your hands, turning the pages. 653 00:29:59,885 --> 00:30:01,451 Tablets just aren't the same. 654 00:30:02,539 --> 00:30:04,237 -I wish more people felt that way. 655 00:30:05,107 --> 00:30:07,196 -Auntie Chloe, do you wanna go take a photo with Santa? 656 00:30:07,327 --> 00:30:09,155 -[excited gasp] Absolutely. 657 00:30:09,285 --> 00:30:11,157 -Are you coming, Ethan? -Me too? 658 00:30:11,940 --> 00:30:13,724 -You can never be too old for Santa. 659 00:30:13,855 --> 00:30:15,857 -I would love to. -[Jana and Chloe laugh] 660 00:30:15,988 --> 00:30:18,468 -[Ethan, imitating Santa] Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho! 661 00:30:18,599 --> 00:30:20,340 [slow instrumental "O Tanenbaum"] 662 00:30:20,470 --> 00:30:24,561 -Cute Santa photo. How exactly did this come about? 663 00:30:25,127 --> 00:30:26,563 -We ran into him at the tree farm. 664 00:30:26,694 --> 00:30:28,522 -Interesting. 665 00:30:28,652 --> 00:30:30,567 See, I run into acquaintances all the time, 666 00:30:30,698 --> 00:30:33,440 and I don't take family photos with him. 667 00:30:33,570 --> 00:30:36,182 -Stop it. -What? I'm just saying 668 00:30:36,312 --> 00:30:37,966 he seems nice. -[Chloe sighs softly] 669 00:30:38,097 --> 00:30:39,620 -And you guys seem to click. 670 00:30:40,621 --> 00:30:42,623 -He is nice. -And...? 671 00:30:42,753 --> 00:30:44,930 -And maybe we click a little. -[Trish chuckles] 672 00:30:45,539 --> 00:30:47,280 -Can I have the Santa ornament? 673 00:30:47,410 --> 00:30:48,890 -[Jana, whisper] Here you go. 674 00:30:49,717 --> 00:30:51,371 That sounds promising. 675 00:30:51,501 --> 00:30:54,591 -Stop it. I live far away and he's just a nice guy. 676 00:30:55,114 --> 00:30:57,290 Plus, you know me, I don't have time for that kind of stuff. 677 00:30:58,682 --> 00:31:00,771 What? I have tight deadlines. 678 00:31:00,902 --> 00:31:03,513 -You have thick walls is what you have. 679 00:31:03,644 --> 00:31:05,341 -[soft sigh] That's fair. -[Jana chuckles] 680 00:31:07,082 --> 00:31:08,562 I think that you need to take a little break 681 00:31:08,692 --> 00:31:10,259 from all those deadlines. 682 00:31:10,781 --> 00:31:13,654 And you need to bring a few of those walls down. 683 00:31:13,784 --> 00:31:15,395 Live a little, Chloe. 684 00:31:15,525 --> 00:31:17,049 Are you gonna see him again? 685 00:31:17,745 --> 00:31:19,181 -We promised to help him decorate 686 00:31:19,312 --> 00:31:20,879 the Christmas trees at church. 687 00:31:21,009 --> 00:31:22,750 -And he volunteers to help the church. 688 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:25,448 -[Chloe laughs quietly] -Ha! Hm-hm-hm. [laughs] 689 00:31:25,579 --> 00:31:27,102 -How does it look, Mom? 690 00:31:28,103 --> 00:31:30,192 -It's beautiful, Jana. 691 00:31:31,063 --> 00:31:32,586 -I think it's time to put the angel up. 692 00:31:32,716 --> 00:31:34,370 What do you think? -Yes. 693 00:31:46,948 --> 00:31:49,472 I gave the angel a special message for Grandma. 694 00:31:49,603 --> 00:31:51,213 -Oh, that's so sweet. 695 00:31:51,344 --> 00:31:53,476 She will be so happy to get it. -[Jana laughs quietly] 696 00:31:54,695 --> 00:31:56,175 -You ready, kiddo? -I'm ready. 697 00:31:56,740 --> 00:31:58,307 -[touching score] 698 00:32:24,855 --> 00:32:27,119 -My mom used to read me these incredible stories 699 00:32:27,249 --> 00:32:28,729 before bedtime. 700 00:32:28,859 --> 00:32:30,818 They transported me to other worlds and made me 701 00:32:30,949 --> 00:32:32,428 fall in love with writing. -[score fades out] 702 00:32:33,473 --> 00:32:35,562 She was really good at making me follow my dreams. 703 00:32:36,084 --> 00:32:38,260 She even helped me publish my first book when I was 12. 704 00:32:38,913 --> 00:32:40,871 -Twelve? -Yeah. 705 00:32:41,481 --> 00:32:44,440 It was a ten-page homemade book. 706 00:32:44,571 --> 00:32:46,573 We even started our own publishing company 707 00:32:46,703 --> 00:32:48,401 called Angel Wish Publishing. 708 00:32:49,010 --> 00:32:50,881 And we gave them out as presents for Christmas 709 00:32:51,012 --> 00:32:53,232 and sold the rest at a yard sale that summer. 710 00:32:53,362 --> 00:32:55,538 -I love that. [laughs] -And as I got older, 711 00:32:55,669 --> 00:32:57,236 I just kept writing. 712 00:32:57,366 --> 00:33:00,065 Y'know, eventually, I submitted to every publisher in the city. 713 00:33:00,195 --> 00:33:03,329 And this one small publisher actually agreed to meet with me. 714 00:33:03,894 --> 00:33:07,333 And after several more submissions, she finally agreed 715 00:33:07,463 --> 00:33:10,684 to publish my first book, A Time for Christmas. 716 00:33:10,814 --> 00:33:12,773 -I don't think I've ever heard of that one. 717 00:33:12,903 --> 00:33:15,471 I thought I had all your books. -It's a hard one to find. 718 00:33:16,037 --> 00:33:18,735 It had a very limited release and it didn't do too well. 719 00:33:18,866 --> 00:33:21,521 But I just kept writing. 720 00:33:22,304 --> 00:33:24,915 And eventually my writing caught the eye of a big publisher 721 00:33:25,046 --> 00:33:27,309 and that's when my career really took off. 722 00:33:29,746 --> 00:33:31,487 So why do you want to be a writer? 723 00:33:33,489 --> 00:33:36,144 -I guess I love getting lost in stories. 724 00:33:36,275 --> 00:33:39,147 And I want to be able to write my own characters and... 725 00:33:39,756 --> 00:33:41,802 have adventures through their eyes. 726 00:33:41,932 --> 00:33:44,152 I've written a lot of short stories. 727 00:33:44,283 --> 00:33:46,589 I just don't know what to do with them. 728 00:33:47,155 --> 00:33:48,765 -Well, I'd be happy to read them sometime. 729 00:33:48,896 --> 00:33:50,463 I mean once I have a better idea of where you're at, 730 00:33:50,593 --> 00:33:53,074 maybe we can come up with an action plan for your next steps. 731 00:33:53,205 --> 00:33:54,641 -That would be amazing. 732 00:33:54,771 --> 00:33:56,295 -All right. Deal. 733 00:33:56,904 --> 00:33:58,688 ["Oh Come All Ye Faithful"] 734 00:33:58,819 --> 00:34:03,041 ♪ Oh come all ye faithful 735 00:34:04,085 --> 00:34:08,742 ♪ Joyful and triumphant 736 00:34:09,917 --> 00:34:11,484 -Can I ask you something? 737 00:34:12,006 --> 00:34:14,791 -Sure, but only one thing. -[both chuckle] 738 00:34:15,879 --> 00:34:17,403 -Do you help everyone you meet? 739 00:34:17,968 --> 00:34:19,622 It's like every time I see you, you're doing something nice 740 00:34:19,753 --> 00:34:22,234 for someone. -You caught me on a good week. 741 00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:24,584 -I doubt that. -[chuckles] 742 00:34:25,106 --> 00:34:26,673 'Tis the season, right? 743 00:34:27,152 --> 00:34:28,718 -I guess. [laughs] 744 00:34:29,589 --> 00:34:31,286 -Now it's my turn to ask a question. 745 00:34:31,417 --> 00:34:32,896 -Okay, shoot. 746 00:34:33,027 --> 00:34:35,290 -What does a big shot writer do in her downtime 747 00:34:35,421 --> 00:34:38,554 when she's not touring or visiting family? 748 00:34:38,685 --> 00:34:42,689 -That's a good question. Um, I mostly write, 749 00:34:43,472 --> 00:34:46,040 watch terrible reality shows. -[Ethan laughs] 750 00:34:46,475 --> 00:34:48,042 -And, um... 751 00:34:50,914 --> 00:34:52,655 Try to keep my mind busy these days. 752 00:34:54,222 --> 00:34:55,658 -You know he's going to be fine, right? 753 00:34:55,789 --> 00:34:58,139 He's got a great family. He has lots of support. 754 00:34:58,270 --> 00:35:01,577 -I know. It's just hard not to be here to help. 755 00:35:02,752 --> 00:35:04,450 My mom was his whole world, you know? 756 00:35:04,580 --> 00:35:06,104 -Oh, I can relate. 757 00:35:10,282 --> 00:35:12,632 -How did you do it? After Deb? 758 00:35:14,242 --> 00:35:16,201 -Well, it takes time to heal, but eventually, 759 00:35:16,331 --> 00:35:18,464 you start finding joy in the little things again. 760 00:35:20,509 --> 00:35:23,033 Had all these big plans for a big life, and... 761 00:35:23,991 --> 00:35:26,036 Life changes. You can't stop it. 762 00:35:26,776 --> 00:35:29,170 Worrying about it doesn't change the outcome, so... 763 00:35:30,432 --> 00:35:31,955 what's the point? 764 00:35:32,086 --> 00:35:33,914 -It's a great way to look at life. 765 00:35:35,220 --> 00:35:37,091 Don't you ever worry about the future? 766 00:35:37,222 --> 00:35:39,267 -Oh, I can't think that far ahead. 767 00:35:39,398 --> 00:35:42,096 I take it one year at a time, sometimes one day at a time. 768 00:35:43,315 --> 00:35:44,838 Pipe bursts, I fix the pipe. 769 00:35:44,968 --> 00:35:47,884 Alex, uh, needs help with her math homework, I help her out. 770 00:35:48,450 --> 00:35:49,930 We're short on sales one month? 771 00:35:50,060 --> 00:35:52,150 Uh, I tile Mr. Jones' bathroom floors. 772 00:35:52,280 --> 00:35:53,760 -The church needs Christmas trees 773 00:35:53,890 --> 00:35:55,849 and you offer to decorate them. 774 00:35:55,979 --> 00:35:57,894 -Something like that. -[Chloe chuckles] 775 00:35:58,982 --> 00:36:01,246 -Sometimes it feels like there's not enough hours in the day. 776 00:36:01,376 --> 00:36:02,943 Or money in the bank. 777 00:36:03,944 --> 00:36:06,686 But somehow, some way, we make it work. 778 00:36:06,816 --> 00:36:08,644 -You should try selling your books online. 779 00:36:08,775 --> 00:36:10,255 I mean, you have a great collection. 780 00:36:10,385 --> 00:36:12,648 If you open up your sales to a worldwide audience, 781 00:36:12,779 --> 00:36:14,650 imagine the potential growth. 782 00:36:14,781 --> 00:36:17,131 -Hm. I wouldn't even know where to start. 783 00:36:17,784 --> 00:36:19,655 -It's a lot easier than you think. 784 00:36:19,786 --> 00:36:21,831 I can teach you in an afternoon and we can take it 785 00:36:21,962 --> 00:36:23,485 one hour at a time. 786 00:36:24,704 --> 00:36:26,184 -Okay, I'd like that. 787 00:36:28,969 --> 00:36:30,623 -Auntie Chloe, look at our tree. 788 00:36:32,233 --> 00:36:35,715 -Wow. It's perfect. [tender laugh] 789 00:36:35,845 --> 00:36:38,979 -It's almost perfect. Wait one second. 790 00:36:40,154 --> 00:36:41,721 -It's beautiful, Jana. 791 00:36:43,636 --> 00:36:45,115 -I paid attention when you read your book, 792 00:36:45,246 --> 00:36:48,249 and I thought it would be nice for each of us 793 00:36:48,380 --> 00:36:51,470 to have our own angel, put 'em on top of the tree 794 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:52,993 and send them with a special message. 795 00:36:53,123 --> 00:36:54,908 Come on, everyone. Grab an angel. 796 00:36:56,692 --> 00:36:58,955 -Is there a special way to do this? 797 00:36:59,521 --> 00:37:01,088 -I'll ask the expert. 798 00:37:02,045 --> 00:37:04,222 -Well, you whisper a message that you want sent to Heaven 799 00:37:04,352 --> 00:37:07,355 for Christmas, and you put your angel up on the tree. 800 00:37:07,486 --> 00:37:09,270 She'll make sure that it gets there. 801 00:37:10,010 --> 00:37:11,838 -MRS. JENKINS: Oh. -Okay. Let's go. 802 00:37:11,968 --> 00:37:13,448 [Christmas carols play softly] 803 00:37:28,420 --> 00:37:30,204 -Having a hard time finding the words? 804 00:37:32,989 --> 00:37:35,078 -A little. -I had a hard time, too, 805 00:37:35,209 --> 00:37:36,993 the first Christmas without my mom. 806 00:37:37,124 --> 00:37:38,647 -You were young. 807 00:37:38,778 --> 00:37:40,693 I'm old enough that I should be able to accept things, 808 00:37:40,823 --> 00:37:44,044 but the truth is that she left so fast 809 00:37:44,174 --> 00:37:45,828 I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. 810 00:37:47,047 --> 00:37:49,745 And I am embarrassed to say that... 811 00:37:51,747 --> 00:37:54,446 been a little distant ever since. 812 00:37:54,576 --> 00:37:56,143 -It's okay. 813 00:37:56,709 --> 00:37:58,711 I gave God the silent treatment, too, 814 00:37:59,625 --> 00:38:01,148 after my mom passed away. 815 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:03,803 My dad said that's okay. 816 00:38:04,412 --> 00:38:05,935 God can take it. 817 00:38:06,588 --> 00:38:08,590 And when you're ready, 818 00:38:08,721 --> 00:38:10,244 He'll be there. 819 00:38:12,420 --> 00:38:13,943 Losing family is hard, 820 00:38:15,075 --> 00:38:16,903 no matter how old you are. 821 00:38:18,948 --> 00:38:21,037 -You're a special young woman, you know that? 822 00:38:21,951 --> 00:38:24,693 -And remember, there's no rush in sending a message. 823 00:38:25,564 --> 00:38:27,087 There's still time before Christmas. 824 00:38:27,827 --> 00:38:29,307 -Yeah. 825 00:38:29,437 --> 00:38:31,004 -Why don't I help you put this up? 826 00:38:31,134 --> 00:38:32,788 -Okay. 827 00:38:38,141 --> 00:38:39,665 [tender score] 828 00:38:44,539 --> 00:38:46,280 It's the last of the boxes. 829 00:38:46,411 --> 00:38:48,717 -[Dad sighs quietly] All moved in. 830 00:38:49,370 --> 00:38:51,633 -[soft gasp] This what I think it is? 831 00:38:51,764 --> 00:38:53,983 -[laughs] Your very first book. 832 00:38:55,071 --> 00:38:57,204 -You kept it. -Of course I did. 833 00:38:57,335 --> 00:38:59,075 [laughing] 834 00:38:59,206 --> 00:39:00,773 Oh... 835 00:39:04,690 --> 00:39:08,302 -I remember how excited I was when Mom and I officially named 836 00:39:08,433 --> 00:39:10,565 our first home publishing company. 837 00:39:12,001 --> 00:39:14,003 -Angel Wish Publishing. Huh. 838 00:39:14,830 --> 00:39:16,919 I was so proud of you. Huh. 839 00:39:19,705 --> 00:39:21,271 -Mom really was good at pushing us 840 00:39:21,402 --> 00:39:23,404 towards our dreams, wasn't she? -Oh... 841 00:39:24,144 --> 00:39:25,711 She was the dreamer. [chuckles] 842 00:39:26,407 --> 00:39:28,235 I was the plumber. -Mm. 843 00:39:28,366 --> 00:39:30,019 -We made a good team. 844 00:39:39,768 --> 00:39:42,249 I wonder if this still fits. -[both laugh] 845 00:39:42,380 --> 00:39:44,077 -CHLOE: Aw. -Oh. 846 00:39:44,599 --> 00:39:46,862 -So many memories in one small box. 847 00:39:46,993 --> 00:39:49,299 -Oh, wonderful memories. 848 00:39:49,430 --> 00:39:50,953 -[tender whisper] Yeah. 849 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:54,740 -You know, honey, your mom always knew 850 00:39:54,870 --> 00:39:56,959 you were going to make it. She had this way 851 00:39:57,090 --> 00:39:59,135 of looking at life that was an inspiration 852 00:39:59,266 --> 00:40:00,833 to everybody around her. 853 00:40:01,399 --> 00:40:02,835 -What do you think Mom would say about 854 00:40:02,965 --> 00:40:04,924 me taking a chance and writing my first novel? 855 00:40:06,186 --> 00:40:08,101 -I think you know exactly what she would say. 856 00:40:09,276 --> 00:40:11,844 -Even if it's risky? -Follow your heart. 857 00:40:11,974 --> 00:40:13,976 Don't worry about what other people think. 858 00:40:14,107 --> 00:40:16,718 And if your heart is telling you to write a novel, 859 00:40:16,849 --> 00:40:18,328 I think you should do it. 860 00:40:18,459 --> 00:40:21,636 -I wish that I was as brave now as I was back then. 861 00:40:23,333 --> 00:40:24,770 Why does it get so much harder 862 00:40:24,900 --> 00:40:26,685 to take risks when you get older? 863 00:40:26,815 --> 00:40:30,036 -Well, honey, when we're young, we got nothing to lose. 864 00:40:30,166 --> 00:40:33,256 So we jump all in and start building a life. 865 00:40:33,387 --> 00:40:34,954 And if we're lucky, we build a good one. 866 00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:40,176 But as we get older, we get more cautious 867 00:40:40,307 --> 00:40:41,961 and we don't want to risk any of it. 868 00:40:42,091 --> 00:40:43,876 We just want to hang on to what we have. 869 00:40:44,006 --> 00:40:45,573 The truth is... 870 00:40:46,618 --> 00:40:48,446 we can't really hang on to anything in this life. 871 00:40:49,272 --> 00:40:51,666 Best we can do is to enjoy the moments 872 00:40:52,624 --> 00:40:54,190 and follow our hearts. 873 00:40:55,757 --> 00:40:57,237 -How did you get so wise? 874 00:40:57,367 --> 00:41:00,196 -[chuckles] I traded my youth for wisdom. 875 00:41:00,327 --> 00:41:02,721 -[both laugh] -[score fades out] 876 00:41:06,551 --> 00:41:09,205 -[doorbell chimes ring] -Good morning, Ethan. 877 00:41:09,815 --> 00:41:11,686 -Hey, Mrs. J. How are you doing? 878 00:41:11,817 --> 00:41:13,340 -Good. 879 00:41:13,862 --> 00:41:16,909 Don't often see your nose in the computer. 880 00:41:17,039 --> 00:41:18,867 What are you so focused on? 881 00:41:18,998 --> 00:41:21,827 -Did you know that these big chain bookstores 882 00:41:21,957 --> 00:41:24,220 sell books online to anyone in the world? 883 00:41:24,351 --> 00:41:27,354 -Of course. -It's amazing. 884 00:41:27,485 --> 00:41:30,139 No wonder they thrive. -Uh, yes, dear. Uh... 885 00:41:30,879 --> 00:41:33,273 You have heard of the internet, haven't you? 886 00:41:33,403 --> 00:41:35,841 -Yeah, yeah. Yes. -[both laughing] 887 00:41:36,363 --> 00:41:40,106 -Oh, the world keeps getting smaller, Ethan. 888 00:41:40,236 --> 00:41:41,760 We're all connected. 889 00:41:41,890 --> 00:41:45,546 I order my yarn online one day, and the next day, 890 00:41:45,677 --> 00:41:47,461 it's right there at my door. 891 00:41:48,244 --> 00:41:49,768 Books are no different. 892 00:41:50,899 --> 00:41:52,640 -Maybe Chloe's right. An online store 893 00:41:52,771 --> 00:41:54,337 would be really good for us. 894 00:41:55,034 --> 00:41:57,602 -Chloe's helping you with the online store? 895 00:41:58,516 --> 00:42:00,169 That's exciting. 896 00:42:00,300 --> 00:42:02,041 -Yeah. A little overwhelming, too. 897 00:42:02,171 --> 00:42:06,741 -Oh, that's nice to see you two getting on so well together. 898 00:42:07,263 --> 00:42:11,833 And it's great for Alex to have a fellow writer to talk to. 899 00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:14,053 -Yeah, they really hit it off. 900 00:42:15,445 --> 00:42:17,665 -My Spidey senses are telling me 901 00:42:18,231 --> 00:42:21,800 that Alex isn't the only one hitting it off with Chloe. 902 00:42:22,714 --> 00:42:25,630 -[laughs] Well, she's nice. 903 00:42:26,413 --> 00:42:27,893 -And beautiful. 904 00:42:28,023 --> 00:42:30,156 -Yeah. And smart. 905 00:42:31,287 --> 00:42:32,811 -And, uh... 906 00:42:34,029 --> 00:42:35,553 single. 907 00:42:36,858 --> 00:42:40,035 -No. Yes... But, uh, no, it's not like that. 908 00:42:40,166 --> 00:42:41,994 -And why not? 909 00:42:42,124 --> 00:42:44,083 Ethan Carter. 910 00:42:44,213 --> 00:42:49,262 When a beautiful, kind woman walks into your life, 911 00:42:49,392 --> 00:42:51,003 don't ignore it. 912 00:42:51,133 --> 00:42:52,613 -Yeah, she's pretty incredible. 913 00:42:54,223 --> 00:42:55,877 But I can't. Uh, 914 00:42:56,008 --> 00:42:58,097 I just don't have time for anything like that. 915 00:42:58,227 --> 00:43:00,969 I-I got to look after Alex. I have to look after the store. 916 00:43:01,100 --> 00:43:02,710 -Oh, honey. 917 00:43:03,537 --> 00:43:05,670 It's also important to look after yourself. 918 00:43:05,800 --> 00:43:08,760 -Hm. -Alex isn't a little girl 919 00:43:08,890 --> 00:43:12,285 anymore and she just wants to see you happy. 920 00:43:12,415 --> 00:43:14,548 -[tender score] -[whisper] Yeah. 921 00:43:17,682 --> 00:43:19,553 -Anyhoodle... 922 00:43:19,684 --> 00:43:22,817 I came in to ask you a little bit of a favor. 923 00:43:22,948 --> 00:43:26,473 My daughter was at a charity auction last week 924 00:43:26,604 --> 00:43:28,780 and she won two tickets 925 00:43:28,910 --> 00:43:31,347 for a private ballroom dance lesson. 926 00:43:31,478 --> 00:43:34,394 She can't go, [zipper] so she offered the tickets to me. 927 00:43:34,524 --> 00:43:37,745 Oh, I think it would be a hoot. 928 00:43:38,746 --> 00:43:40,269 But I don't have a date. 929 00:43:41,444 --> 00:43:44,447 I know it's short notice, but would you be willing to 930 00:43:45,013 --> 00:43:48,103 take this old gal dancing? Hm? 931 00:43:48,234 --> 00:43:49,757 -[Ethan chuckles softly] 932 00:43:50,497 --> 00:43:53,587 -Do I need rhythm? -Oh, it wouldn't hurt. 933 00:43:53,718 --> 00:43:56,242 But I'm tight on time and short on options. 934 00:43:56,372 --> 00:43:58,287 -Well, in that case, how can I say no? 935 00:43:58,418 --> 00:43:59,941 -Oh, good. 936 00:44:00,855 --> 00:44:02,465 See you at 8 p.m. 937 00:44:04,250 --> 00:44:06,121 Wear your best suit. 938 00:44:21,789 --> 00:44:23,922 -[soft gasp] Ah... 939 00:44:24,052 --> 00:44:27,186 So cute. She's going to love that. 940 00:44:27,316 --> 00:44:28,753 -[phone rings] -Good. 941 00:44:28,883 --> 00:44:30,406 -One sec. 942 00:44:32,191 --> 00:44:33,714 Hello. 943 00:44:34,846 --> 00:44:36,717 Yeah, she's right here. 944 00:44:37,457 --> 00:44:39,851 [whisper] It's for you. It's Mrs. Jenkins. 945 00:44:41,461 --> 00:44:42,984 [score fades out] 946 00:44:44,072 --> 00:44:45,552 -CHLOE: Hello. -Oh! 947 00:44:45,683 --> 00:44:47,293 -Chloe? -Jean? 948 00:44:47,423 --> 00:44:49,251 -Hi, honey. Oh. 949 00:44:49,382 --> 00:44:52,037 I hope you don't mind me reaching out like this. 950 00:44:52,167 --> 00:44:54,387 -Of course not. -How are you doing? 951 00:44:55,083 --> 00:44:57,607 -I am doing great. I am just spending the day with Trish 952 00:44:57,738 --> 00:44:59,435 and we are wrapping presents. 953 00:44:59,566 --> 00:45:01,916 -Oh. How are those slippers? 954 00:45:02,047 --> 00:45:04,832 -Cozy. I am wearing them right now. 955 00:45:04,963 --> 00:45:06,921 -I know it's a bit of short notice, but 956 00:45:08,270 --> 00:45:10,925 I have a bit of a favor to ask. 957 00:45:11,056 --> 00:45:13,754 -Sure. What's up? -I have two tickets 958 00:45:13,885 --> 00:45:17,149 for a private ballroom dancing lesson for tonight. 959 00:45:17,279 --> 00:45:19,847 My daughter won them at a charity event. 960 00:45:19,978 --> 00:45:22,328 I promised to go with Ethan, but oh, 961 00:45:22,850 --> 00:45:25,940 my darn hip is acting up again. 962 00:45:26,071 --> 00:45:28,682 [sucks teeth; gasps softly] Anyway, Ethan was 963 00:45:28,813 --> 00:45:31,554 so excited, I don't want to disappoint him. 964 00:45:32,512 --> 00:45:37,082 Would you do me a huge favor and go in my place tonight? 965 00:45:38,039 --> 00:45:39,998 -You want me to go ballroom dancing with Ethan. 966 00:45:40,781 --> 00:45:42,304 Tonight? 967 00:45:42,435 --> 00:45:43,958 -What? 968 00:45:45,655 --> 00:45:47,657 -[splutters] For me. 969 00:45:47,788 --> 00:45:49,485 -For you. -Oh! 970 00:45:49,616 --> 00:45:51,357 And the charity, of course. 971 00:45:52,445 --> 00:45:54,142 -Jean, why does it feel like I'm being set up? 972 00:45:54,752 --> 00:45:56,536 Does Ethan know about this? 973 00:45:56,666 --> 00:45:59,669 -About the dancing lessons? Well, of course. 974 00:46:00,453 --> 00:46:02,498 I told you I told him first. 975 00:46:03,021 --> 00:46:04,805 -Okay, I will be there. 976 00:46:04,936 --> 00:46:06,851 -[soft gasps] Oh, perfect. 977 00:46:07,939 --> 00:46:11,638 Thank you so much, honey. Eh, it starts at eight. 978 00:46:12,334 --> 00:46:14,162 Dress code is formal. 979 00:46:15,337 --> 00:46:16,904 -Okay, bye. 980 00:46:18,993 --> 00:46:20,429 I may need to borrow a dress. 981 00:46:20,560 --> 00:46:22,127 -Yes! 982 00:46:22,257 --> 00:46:23,868 [Trish giggles happily] 983 00:46:39,622 --> 00:46:41,320 -You are not who I expected. 984 00:46:42,103 --> 00:46:43,626 -I kind of figured. 985 00:46:45,628 --> 00:46:47,369 -Where's Mrs. Jenkins? 986 00:46:47,500 --> 00:46:49,241 -Probably at home patting herself on the back 987 00:46:49,371 --> 00:46:50,895 for pulling this off. 988 00:46:51,809 --> 00:46:54,550 -Wow, you look absolutely beautiful. 989 00:46:54,681 --> 00:46:56,814 -Oh, um, thanks. 990 00:46:57,379 --> 00:47:00,295 It's Trish's. I forgot to pack my gown. 991 00:47:00,426 --> 00:47:02,732 Ballroom dancing wasn't exactly on my itinerary. 992 00:47:02,863 --> 00:47:05,170 -I remember. You pack light. 993 00:47:05,300 --> 00:47:06,824 -[laughs] 994 00:47:07,433 --> 00:47:08,913 I have to warn you: 995 00:47:09,043 --> 00:47:11,654 I have two left feet, no rhythm, and there's an 87% chance 996 00:47:11,785 --> 00:47:13,308 I step on your foot. 997 00:47:13,439 --> 00:47:15,006 -Thirteen's my lucky number. 998 00:47:15,615 --> 00:47:17,747 -Is that a math joke? -I think it is, yeah. 999 00:47:17,878 --> 00:47:19,401 [both laugh] 1000 00:47:20,750 --> 00:47:23,101 -Um, this place is gorgeous. 1001 00:47:23,623 --> 00:47:25,146 -It's pretty stunning, yeah. 1002 00:47:27,105 --> 00:47:29,150 -Hi, I'm Marilyn. 1003 00:47:29,281 --> 00:47:30,804 -Hi, Marilyn. I'm Ethan. 1004 00:47:30,935 --> 00:47:32,414 This is Chloe. -Hi. 1005 00:47:32,545 --> 00:47:35,243 -Welcome to your private ballroom dance lesson. 1006 00:47:35,374 --> 00:47:36,810 Should we get started? 1007 00:47:36,941 --> 00:47:38,507 -Sure. [chuckles] -MARILYN: Yeah. 1008 00:47:39,030 --> 00:47:42,555 Okay, so the most important thing in ballroom dancing 1009 00:47:42,685 --> 00:47:45,253 is the connection between you and your partner. 1010 00:47:45,819 --> 00:47:47,952 Now, you want to face each other. 1011 00:47:49,649 --> 00:47:52,434 Make sure to keep eye contact. 1012 00:47:53,392 --> 00:47:56,525 Now, you want to put your hand in the small of her back 1013 00:47:56,656 --> 00:47:59,311 and pull her close, like this. 1014 00:48:00,486 --> 00:48:02,183 -Is that okay? -Yeah. 1015 00:48:02,923 --> 00:48:04,838 -Now we just need some music. 1016 00:48:08,450 --> 00:48:09,887 [score fades out] 1017 00:48:10,017 --> 00:48:15,109 ♪ It's been a long, hard year 1018 00:48:15,849 --> 00:48:18,373 ♪ There's no doubt about it ♪ 1019 00:48:21,246 --> 00:48:24,684 ♪ So let's lay it down 1020 00:48:26,164 --> 00:48:29,994 ♪ And rest for a while 1021 00:48:31,734 --> 00:48:36,652 ♪ Feels like we lost our cheer 1022 00:48:37,566 --> 00:48:40,308 ♪ Can't go on without it 1023 00:48:43,224 --> 00:48:46,227 ♪ But it's all around 1024 00:48:47,968 --> 00:48:51,406 ♪ It's in every smile 1025 00:48:54,844 --> 00:48:59,197 ♪ And just as the snow starts to fall ♪ 1026 00:48:59,327 --> 00:49:04,724 ♪ Let's listen in close to the night ♪ 1027 00:49:05,899 --> 00:49:10,948 ♪ For all of our voices so bright ♪ 1028 00:49:12,645 --> 00:49:16,910 ♪ Sing your joy 1029 00:49:17,041 --> 00:49:22,263 ♪ And I'll sing my joy 1030 00:49:22,785 --> 00:49:25,614 ♪ And wherever you're singing ♪ 1031 00:49:26,137 --> 00:49:31,055 ♪ We'll send it up ringing tonight ♪ 1032 00:49:33,622 --> 00:49:39,019 ♪ When you glimpse the hope 1033 00:49:39,150 --> 00:49:43,241 ♪ Try to hold on with that sacred spark ♪ 1034 00:49:44,459 --> 00:49:46,722 ♪ And that's when 1035 00:49:46,853 --> 00:49:48,333 -That was fun. 1036 00:49:48,463 --> 00:49:50,291 -And you didn't even step on my feet. 1037 00:49:50,422 --> 00:49:52,467 -I guess 13 is your lucky number. 1038 00:49:52,598 --> 00:49:54,992 -[Ethan laughs] I'm glad I came. 1039 00:49:55,122 --> 00:49:58,778 I usually don't venture out and do stuff like this on my own. 1040 00:49:58,908 --> 00:50:01,215 -Think it's harder to take risks and do things like this 1041 00:50:01,346 --> 00:50:03,087 as we get older, doesn't it? -[tender score] 1042 00:50:03,870 --> 00:50:06,438 I mean, I remember being fearless as a kid. 1043 00:50:07,134 --> 00:50:08,657 What happened to that girl? 1044 00:50:09,919 --> 00:50:12,009 -You still seem pretty fearless to me. 1045 00:50:12,139 --> 00:50:13,749 -Well, I guess I have you fooled. 1046 00:50:13,880 --> 00:50:17,101 Literal buckets of fear. [chuckles] 1047 00:50:17,840 --> 00:50:20,713 -Do tell, Chloe Anderson. What are you so afraid of? 1048 00:50:20,843 --> 00:50:23,759 -Mostly, um, snakes and alligators. 1049 00:50:23,890 --> 00:50:26,066 I don't trust reptiles. I think it's their eyes. 1050 00:50:26,980 --> 00:50:28,634 -Totally legit. -[Chloe laughs] 1051 00:50:30,070 --> 00:50:32,116 -But also some life stuff. 1052 00:50:33,508 --> 00:50:36,163 I guess lately I've been worried about my career. 1053 00:50:36,946 --> 00:50:38,426 -Your career? 1054 00:50:38,557 --> 00:50:40,385 You're a bestselling author and you just finished 1055 00:50:40,515 --> 00:50:42,561 an incredibly successful book tour. 1056 00:50:42,691 --> 00:50:44,519 What could you possibly be worried about? 1057 00:50:46,391 --> 00:50:47,957 -You know when you just feel like you're not on 1058 00:50:48,088 --> 00:50:49,611 the right path anymore? 1059 00:50:51,526 --> 00:50:53,137 Make a change. 1060 00:50:53,267 --> 00:50:54,790 I want to write a novel. 1061 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:57,097 -So write a novel. 1062 00:50:57,228 --> 00:50:59,447 -Yeah, I mean that's what my heart says, but... 1063 00:51:00,231 --> 00:51:02,059 my publisher isn't thrilled about the idea. 1064 00:51:02,189 --> 00:51:04,061 And, honestly, I don't know if I could do it 1065 00:51:04,191 --> 00:51:05,801 without her backing me. 1066 00:51:06,889 --> 00:51:08,674 -You don't seem like the type of person 1067 00:51:08,804 --> 00:51:11,372 that needs permission to do something that she loves. 1068 00:51:11,503 --> 00:51:13,070 -At some point, I guess I didn't. 1069 00:51:13,200 --> 00:51:14,941 -And now? 1070 00:51:15,072 --> 00:51:17,726 -Buckets of fear. 1071 00:51:17,857 --> 00:51:19,641 -[both laugh] 1072 00:51:19,772 --> 00:51:21,643 I mean, if I go against my publisher, 1073 00:51:21,774 --> 00:51:23,515 what if she stops repping me? 1074 00:51:23,645 --> 00:51:25,212 If I write the novel, what if it fails? 1075 00:51:25,343 --> 00:51:27,214 And then if I go back to children's books, 1076 00:51:27,736 --> 00:51:29,651 what if my audience has moved on? 1077 00:51:30,478 --> 00:51:32,437 -That's a lot of what-ifs. -Hm. 1078 00:51:35,744 --> 00:51:38,660 -Is that why you're still single? 1079 00:51:38,791 --> 00:51:40,967 -[scoffs] Excuse me? 1080 00:51:41,098 --> 00:51:44,013 -I just mean that you're beautiful, 1081 00:51:44,144 --> 00:51:45,624 you're funny, you're smart, 1082 00:51:45,754 --> 00:51:47,408 you're talen-- -Complicated? 1083 00:51:47,539 --> 00:51:49,628 -We're all complicated. -[Chloe chuckles] 1084 00:51:52,457 --> 00:51:55,808 -I think that relationships are just tough for me. 1085 00:51:55,938 --> 00:51:58,202 I'm always lost in my thoughts. 1086 00:51:59,159 --> 00:52:02,162 Sometimes I'm in the past, sometimes I'm in the future. 1087 00:52:02,293 --> 00:52:04,947 And as a writer, I'm observing everything around me 1088 00:52:05,078 --> 00:52:06,819 all the time. People, places... 1089 00:52:08,212 --> 00:52:10,518 And that can make it very difficult 1090 00:52:10,649 --> 00:52:12,433 to connect with what's right in front of me. 1091 00:52:13,521 --> 00:52:15,088 I don't know... 1092 00:52:15,741 --> 00:52:17,612 I guess the mind of a writer is a difficult thing 1093 00:52:17,743 --> 00:52:19,223 to understand or get used to. 1094 00:52:20,398 --> 00:52:22,443 But when you're constantly coming up with 1095 00:52:23,140 --> 00:52:25,620 infinite possibilities and potential outcomes, 1096 00:52:26,882 --> 00:52:30,103 it makes it easy to get scared and to run away 1097 00:52:30,234 --> 00:52:32,236 from a relationship before it even gets started. 1098 00:52:33,846 --> 00:52:35,630 -I understand more than you think. 1099 00:52:36,718 --> 00:52:39,808 I have an aspiring young writer in Alex, 1100 00:52:39,939 --> 00:52:42,289 wise beyond her years, but she's often lost 1101 00:52:42,420 --> 00:52:44,204 in books and in thought. 1102 00:52:45,510 --> 00:52:47,033 But she has this... 1103 00:52:48,513 --> 00:52:50,993 Mm, unbridled joy for the present. 1104 00:52:51,994 --> 00:52:55,128 She sees the world in ways and colors that 1105 00:52:55,259 --> 00:52:56,782 truly amaze me. 1106 00:52:59,611 --> 00:53:03,180 Just because a person isn't the easiest to get close to 1107 00:53:04,398 --> 00:53:06,444 doesn't mean that it's not worth trying. 1108 00:53:07,662 --> 00:53:09,142 That being said, 1109 00:53:09,273 --> 00:53:12,058 would you like to go to dinner with me on Monday night? 1110 00:53:14,191 --> 00:53:15,627 -Oh. - I'll cook. 1111 00:53:15,757 --> 00:53:17,281 [both laugh] 1112 00:53:18,847 --> 00:53:20,588 -I would love to. 1113 00:53:21,720 --> 00:53:23,200 -It's a date. 1114 00:53:24,244 --> 00:53:25,767 -It's a date. 1115 00:53:28,248 --> 00:53:31,991 Um, I was wondering if I could bring my dad over. 1116 00:53:34,167 --> 00:53:35,647 -On our date? 1117 00:53:35,777 --> 00:53:37,301 -Oh, um... -[tender score] 1118 00:53:37,997 --> 00:53:41,435 No, different thought. Um, Saturday. 1119 00:53:41,566 --> 00:53:45,091 If you guys are around. He's a plumber. 1120 00:53:45,222 --> 00:53:46,919 -Oh. -Anderson Plumbing. The best! 1121 00:53:47,049 --> 00:53:48,573 -[Chloe chuckles] -Whoa. [chuckles] 1122 00:53:48,703 --> 00:53:50,531 -Maybe he could help you out with that pipe. 1123 00:53:51,358 --> 00:53:54,709 And at the same time, I could help you open that online store? 1124 00:53:54,840 --> 00:53:59,148 -Okay. I-I-I'd love that. Um... we're free Saturday afternoon. 1125 00:53:59,888 --> 00:54:02,239 -Okay. Saturday afternoon. 1126 00:54:14,381 --> 00:54:15,904 She's pretty good. 1127 00:54:17,471 --> 00:54:18,994 [score fades out] 1128 00:54:19,125 --> 00:54:21,127 -So, how was it? [gasps dramatically] 1129 00:54:21,258 --> 00:54:23,477 Did you have fun? Did he love your dress? 1130 00:54:26,480 --> 00:54:27,960 [laptop clatters onto table] 1131 00:54:28,090 --> 00:54:30,484 Chloe! It was my bedtime two hours ago 1132 00:54:30,615 --> 00:54:33,139 and I have to teach Christmas yoga in the morning. 1133 00:54:33,270 --> 00:54:36,447 You better stop playing and start giving me all the details. 1134 00:54:36,577 --> 00:54:39,580 -Did you wait up for me? -Yeah, of course I did. 1135 00:54:41,060 --> 00:54:42,540 Now dish. 1136 00:54:42,670 --> 00:54:45,630 -Okay, okay, um, it was... [exhales] 1137 00:54:47,066 --> 00:54:48,633 Amazing. 1138 00:54:49,416 --> 00:54:51,113 -I'm gonna need you to be more specific. 1139 00:54:51,723 --> 00:54:54,247 -It was really, really fun. 1140 00:54:54,856 --> 00:54:56,858 He looked amazing in his tux, and he was sweet 1141 00:54:56,989 --> 00:54:59,034 and kind and funny. 1142 00:54:59,818 --> 00:55:01,994 And we danced until I thought my feet were gonna fall off. 1143 00:55:02,124 --> 00:55:03,561 -Please tell me you kept your shoes on. 1144 00:55:03,691 --> 00:55:05,563 -Only because it was a first date. 1145 00:55:05,693 --> 00:55:09,567 -So it was a date! -I don't know. 1146 00:55:10,219 --> 00:55:11,743 I mean... [sighs] 1147 00:55:12,309 --> 00:55:14,049 Maybe. [sighs] 1148 00:55:14,180 --> 00:55:16,008 But he did ask me out again. 1149 00:55:16,661 --> 00:55:18,358 He's gonna cook for me on Monday night. 1150 00:55:19,054 --> 00:55:21,753 -So, he's kind... -Mm-hm. 1151 00:55:21,883 --> 00:55:23,407 -Funny... -Mm-hm. 1152 00:55:23,537 --> 00:55:25,060 -And he cooks? 1153 00:55:25,191 --> 00:55:26,671 -Apparently. -[Trish sighs] 1154 00:55:26,801 --> 00:55:29,456 Wow! [gasps, sighs] -[Chloe giggles] 1155 00:55:31,980 --> 00:55:33,808 -[tender score] -I miss this. 1156 00:55:33,939 --> 00:55:35,462 -Me too. 1157 00:55:36,115 --> 00:55:37,769 Reminds me of old times. 1158 00:55:39,248 --> 00:55:40,772 I really wish you could stay. 1159 00:55:41,729 --> 00:55:43,470 -You know I can't. 1160 00:55:43,601 --> 00:55:45,211 -Why not? 1161 00:55:45,342 --> 00:55:47,169 -Um, because... 1162 00:55:47,648 --> 00:55:49,215 I don't live here. -Mm. 1163 00:55:49,346 --> 00:55:52,174 -And I have a life I need to get back to. 1164 00:55:53,262 --> 00:55:55,874 -But you could. [sighs] Especially if you plan on 1165 00:55:56,004 --> 00:55:58,746 writing a novel. I mean, what better place 1166 00:55:58,877 --> 00:56:02,271 to be creative than surrounded by people that love you? 1167 00:56:03,621 --> 00:56:05,971 -I haven't even decided if I'm gonna write it yet. 1168 00:56:09,191 --> 00:56:10,715 -Haven't you? 1169 00:56:11,368 --> 00:56:13,413 I'm just saying, [deep inhale] 1170 00:56:13,544 --> 00:56:17,635 I haven't seen you smile like this in a really long time. 1171 00:56:18,679 --> 00:56:20,855 Maybe spending a little more time with us, 1172 00:56:20,986 --> 00:56:22,988 wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 1173 00:56:24,642 --> 00:56:28,080 Well, I gotta catch some Z's because this 1174 00:56:28,210 --> 00:56:30,648 family Christmas yoga will not teach itself. 1175 00:56:32,867 --> 00:56:35,609 -Family Christmas yoga? -8 a.m. sharp! 1176 00:56:35,740 --> 00:56:38,177 And before you ask, yes, it is mandatory. 1177 00:56:38,307 --> 00:56:41,136 -You're gonna make Dad do yoga? -Mark my words, by Easter, 1178 00:56:41,267 --> 00:56:43,312 that man will be doing a downward dog 1179 00:56:43,443 --> 00:56:44,879 like no other 70-year-old around. 1180 00:56:45,010 --> 00:56:46,533 -[laughs] 1181 00:56:47,882 --> 00:56:49,971 -Goodnight, Chloe. -Goodnight, Trish. 1182 00:56:50,102 --> 00:56:52,409 -Love you. -Love you. 1183 00:57:19,218 --> 00:57:21,394 Hi, Heather. It's, uh, Chloe. 1184 00:57:21,525 --> 00:57:23,788 Look, I know it's Friday night and it's late, 1185 00:57:23,918 --> 00:57:26,660 but I just wanted to call you and tell you that I... 1186 00:57:27,879 --> 00:57:29,402 I decided to write my novel. 1187 00:57:30,229 --> 00:57:32,405 I'm gonna focus on that this year and I really, 1188 00:57:33,014 --> 00:57:34,581 really hope that you support me. 1189 00:57:35,887 --> 00:57:37,584 Anyway, um... 1190 00:57:37,715 --> 00:57:39,543 just give me a call on Monday when you get a chance. 1191 00:57:40,631 --> 00:57:42,067 Bye. 1192 00:57:42,197 --> 00:57:43,677 [score fades out] 1193 00:57:43,808 --> 00:57:45,331 [upbeat acoustic guitar] 1194 00:57:49,204 --> 00:57:51,424 ♪ Home, home, home 1195 00:57:52,033 --> 00:57:53,992 ♪ Holidays at home 1196 00:57:54,819 --> 00:57:59,650 ♪ Nothing like holidays at home ♪ 1197 00:58:00,346 --> 00:58:02,479 ♪ Home, home, home 1198 00:58:03,218 --> 00:58:05,482 ♪ Holidays at home 1199 00:58:07,396 --> 00:58:09,486 -Wow, you guys weren't kidding. 1200 00:58:09,616 --> 00:58:12,532 No breakfast, no coffee, just... diving right in. 1201 00:58:12,663 --> 00:58:15,970 -Who needs caffeine when you can downward dog? 1202 00:58:16,101 --> 00:58:18,059 Right? [laughs] 1203 00:58:18,799 --> 00:58:20,540 -I got you a water bottle for proper hydration. 1204 00:58:20,671 --> 00:58:22,977 -[gasps] Thank you. Hey, Dad, 1205 00:58:23,108 --> 00:58:24,849 any chance you're hiding some cookies back there? 1206 00:58:24,979 --> 00:58:27,155 -Sorry, sweetie. Your sister runs a tight ship. 1207 00:58:27,286 --> 00:58:30,202 -[Chloes sighs] -Okay, enough chitter-chatter. 1208 00:58:30,332 --> 00:58:32,639 Family, join me on your mat 1209 00:58:32,770 --> 00:58:35,686 and show me your best Christmas tree pose. 1210 00:58:35,816 --> 00:58:37,862 -Christmas tree pose? -Yeah. 1211 00:58:37,992 --> 00:58:40,168 It's festive. -[Trish and Chloe laugh] 1212 00:58:40,299 --> 00:58:41,779 You just do a tree pose like this. 1213 00:58:41,909 --> 00:58:43,389 -Mm-hm? 1214 00:58:43,520 --> 00:58:45,696 -And then you add some blinking lights. 1215 00:58:52,441 --> 00:58:53,965 -[song fades out] 1216 00:58:56,358 --> 00:58:57,882 -Got all of her receipts ready. 1217 00:58:58,752 --> 00:59:00,928 And there you go. Merry Christmas. [chuckles] 1218 00:59:01,581 --> 00:59:03,104 [doorbell chimes ring] 1219 00:59:06,630 --> 00:59:08,501 -Hi. -Hi. 1220 00:59:09,067 --> 00:59:11,112 -[cheery] Hi. Hey, look at that. 1221 00:59:11,243 --> 00:59:13,114 We've finally got a real plumber in the building. 1222 00:59:13,245 --> 00:59:15,290 -Well, it's been a while, but I believe 1223 00:59:15,421 --> 00:59:16,944 it's like riding a bike. -Hm. 1224 00:59:17,075 --> 00:59:19,468 -I can't believe my uniform still fits. [chuckles] 1225 00:59:19,599 --> 00:59:21,993 -Thanks for doing this, Clark. -Nice to see you. 1226 00:59:22,123 --> 00:59:23,647 And how are you doing, young lady? 1227 00:59:23,777 --> 00:59:27,128 -I'm great. So excited to learn how to put the store online. 1228 00:59:27,259 --> 00:59:28,739 -I'm very excited to teach you. 1229 00:59:28,869 --> 00:59:30,567 -I already started a social media account 1230 00:59:30,697 --> 00:59:32,525 for the store, just like you suggested 1231 00:59:32,656 --> 00:59:34,179 and it already has a ton of followers. 1232 00:59:34,309 --> 00:59:36,485 -Well, there's a lot more we can do to bring traffic there 1233 00:59:36,616 --> 00:59:39,140 and increase sales. -Okay, we'll let you two chat. 1234 00:59:39,271 --> 00:59:41,273 I'll show your dad the issue with the basement. 1235 00:59:41,969 --> 00:59:43,580 -Okay. -Okay. 1236 00:59:44,232 --> 00:59:46,017 Clark, follow me. 1237 00:59:49,194 --> 00:59:52,240 -You know, my dad really likes spending time with you. 1238 00:59:53,285 --> 00:59:55,113 He smiles a lot when you're around. 1239 00:59:55,679 --> 00:59:58,682 -I really like spending time with him, too. With both of you. 1240 00:59:59,204 --> 01:00:00,684 -Thank you for helping us out, Chloe. 1241 01:00:00,814 --> 01:00:02,642 This is like the best Christmas present 1242 01:00:02,773 --> 01:00:05,776 you could have ever given us. -It's my pleasure, Alex. 1243 01:00:05,906 --> 01:00:08,082 And speaking of Christmas presents, 1244 01:00:08,213 --> 01:00:10,998 I have an idea. -Really? What is it? 1245 01:00:11,129 --> 01:00:12,652 -Well, I read your short stories last night 1246 01:00:12,783 --> 01:00:14,306 and I think they're really good. 1247 01:00:15,699 --> 01:00:17,309 -You think so? 1248 01:00:17,439 --> 01:00:19,616 -I do. And I think it would be really nice 1249 01:00:19,746 --> 01:00:21,269 for your dad to have a copy of all of them. 1250 01:00:21,400 --> 01:00:23,532 So, do you remember when I told you my mom helped me 1251 01:00:23,663 --> 01:00:25,839 publish my first book and we handed out copies for Christmas? 1252 01:00:25,970 --> 01:00:27,972 -Yeah, you sold the rest at a yard sale. 1253 01:00:28,886 --> 01:00:31,062 -I think that we should do the same thing for you. 1254 01:00:31,802 --> 01:00:33,281 We can send them to my printer. 1255 01:00:33,412 --> 01:00:35,588 We can publish them under Angel Wish Publishing 1256 01:00:35,719 --> 01:00:38,069 and then you can give 'em to your dad for Christmas. 1257 01:00:38,852 --> 01:00:40,985 We can even print extra copies and sell them here 1258 01:00:41,115 --> 01:00:42,639 or sell them online. 1259 01:00:43,770 --> 01:00:45,293 What do you think? 1260 01:00:45,424 --> 01:00:47,861 -I think that's the best idea ever. 1261 01:00:47,992 --> 01:00:49,820 -Okay, I'll send you a layout of your book tonight 1262 01:00:49,950 --> 01:00:51,517 and you can review it. All you need to do 1263 01:00:51,648 --> 01:00:53,127 is come up with a title. 1264 01:00:53,258 --> 01:00:54,825 It'll only take a couple days to print, 1265 01:00:54,955 --> 01:00:56,478 so you should have it by Christmas Eve. 1266 01:00:57,262 --> 01:01:00,613 -Thank you so much, Chloe. He's gonna love it. 1267 01:01:00,744 --> 01:01:02,223 -You're very welcome. 1268 01:01:02,354 --> 01:01:04,878 Now, should we figure out this online store? 1269 01:01:05,009 --> 01:01:06,532 -Let's do it. -Hm. 1270 01:01:06,663 --> 01:01:08,403 -[score fades out] 1271 01:01:08,534 --> 01:01:09,970 -[gentle score] And just like that, 1272 01:01:10,101 --> 01:01:11,972 you are officially open for online business. 1273 01:01:13,017 --> 01:01:14,540 -Wow. 1274 01:01:15,802 --> 01:01:18,979 I can't believe it's that easy. [scoffs] 1275 01:01:19,545 --> 01:01:22,504 I really don't know how to thank you for all of this. 1276 01:01:22,635 --> 01:01:25,638 -You don't need to. It's been really good 1277 01:01:25,769 --> 01:01:27,596 for me to spend some time with you and Alex. 1278 01:01:27,727 --> 01:01:30,208 -It's been great having you here. 1279 01:01:30,991 --> 01:01:32,514 Do you think that you could 1280 01:01:32,645 --> 01:01:35,866 extend your stay a little while, maybe do some writing from here? 1281 01:01:36,475 --> 01:01:39,217 -You know, Trisha asked me the same thing last night. 1282 01:01:39,826 --> 01:01:42,829 And to be honest, I'm thinking about it. 1283 01:01:43,308 --> 01:01:44,788 -Well, that'd be cool. 1284 01:01:45,353 --> 01:01:47,138 Cool? 1285 01:01:47,268 --> 01:01:49,357 Am I dating myself? Is cool not cool anymore? 1286 01:01:49,488 --> 01:01:51,055 -[Chloe laughs] -Fine. It's fine. I don't know. 1287 01:01:51,185 --> 01:01:53,318 I can't tell. -Cool is still cool in my book. 1288 01:01:53,448 --> 01:01:55,189 -Okay. Good. 1289 01:01:55,320 --> 01:01:57,061 -I, um... 1290 01:01:57,191 --> 01:01:58,845 I also talked to my publisher last night. 1291 01:01:58,976 --> 01:02:00,804 -Mm. -I told her that 1292 01:02:00,934 --> 01:02:03,023 I'm gonna write the novel with or without her support. 1293 01:02:03,676 --> 01:02:05,547 So, technically... 1294 01:02:07,114 --> 01:02:09,247 there's no reason why I couldn't stick around for a little bit. 1295 01:02:10,857 --> 01:02:13,991 -Chloe Anderson, I believe that makes you fearless again. 1296 01:02:14,121 --> 01:02:16,080 -Well, I think I'm finding a little bit of strength 1297 01:02:16,210 --> 01:02:17,734 from all the support here. 1298 01:02:18,299 --> 01:02:20,040 My dad, my sister... 1299 01:02:21,346 --> 01:02:22,869 And you. 1300 01:02:25,567 --> 01:02:27,787 -Well, we all love having you here. 1301 01:02:29,397 --> 01:02:30,877 I love having you here. 1302 01:02:32,009 --> 01:02:33,532 Very much. 1303 01:02:34,881 --> 01:02:36,404 -I love being here. 1304 01:02:37,710 --> 01:02:39,233 Very much. 1305 01:02:40,104 --> 01:02:42,236 -You should see their thriller section... 1306 01:02:44,108 --> 01:02:46,153 Oh, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting something? 1307 01:02:46,284 --> 01:02:48,286 -No, no, not at all. -No. Not at all. 1308 01:02:48,939 --> 01:02:50,462 But we should really get going. 1309 01:02:50,592 --> 01:02:52,769 I mean, Trisha's gonna be wondering where we are. 1310 01:02:52,899 --> 01:02:55,336 And I'm sure she has a very healthy dinner waiting for us. 1311 01:02:55,467 --> 01:02:57,251 -Think maybe we could stop for cookies on the way? 1312 01:02:57,382 --> 01:03:00,211 -I won't tell if you don't. [soft laugh] 1313 01:03:00,777 --> 01:03:02,430 -Thank you so much for everything this afternoon. 1314 01:03:02,561 --> 01:03:04,955 Clark, what do I owe you? -Absolutely nothing. 1315 01:03:05,085 --> 01:03:06,826 It was just so good to feel needed again. 1316 01:03:06,957 --> 01:03:09,176 -Thank you so much. -My pleasure. 1317 01:03:09,829 --> 01:03:11,875 Bye, Alex. -See you later, Mr. Anderson. 1318 01:03:12,484 --> 01:03:14,051 -Bye. -Bye. 1319 01:03:14,834 --> 01:03:16,357 [score fades out] 1320 01:03:18,490 --> 01:03:20,013 ["Silent Night" on piano] 1321 01:03:25,671 --> 01:03:32,286 ♪ Silent night Holy night ♪ 1322 01:03:32,417 --> 01:03:39,946 ♪ All is calm All is bright ♪ 1323 01:03:40,077 --> 01:03:47,214 ♪ Round yon virgin Mother and child ♪ 1324 01:03:47,345 --> 01:03:54,308 ♪ Holy infant So tender and mild ♪ 1325 01:03:54,439 --> 01:04:01,228 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 1326 01:04:01,881 --> 01:04:07,278 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1327 01:04:08,627 --> 01:04:11,369 - That's always been a favorite Christmas song of mine. 1328 01:04:11,499 --> 01:04:14,285 Just a reminder that tickets are still available but going fast 1329 01:04:14,415 --> 01:04:15,895 for the Stars Align Christmas Special 1330 01:04:16,026 --> 01:04:17,549 coming live to you from New York City. 1331 01:04:17,679 --> 01:04:19,116 This event promises to be the best one yet... 1332 01:04:19,246 --> 01:04:21,553 -Great title. -...with added musical guests 1333 01:04:21,683 --> 01:04:23,990 and promises even more surprises. 1334 01:04:24,121 --> 01:04:26,732 After the break, we have more Christmas songs lined up, 1335 01:04:26,863 --> 01:04:28,865 including some classics that you probably haven't heard 1336 01:04:28,995 --> 01:04:30,867 in quite some time. -[gentle guitar score] 1337 01:04:34,131 --> 01:04:35,654 [floorboards creaking] 1338 01:04:40,485 --> 01:04:43,227 -Did you decide? -This one? 1339 01:04:43,880 --> 01:04:45,316 -This one. -No. 1340 01:04:45,446 --> 01:04:47,318 -No. 1341 01:04:47,448 --> 01:04:48,972 -This one. -Are you sure? 1342 01:04:50,756 --> 01:04:52,236 -I think so. 1343 01:04:52,366 --> 01:04:54,455 -Sweetheart, you are way more nervous than me 1344 01:04:54,586 --> 01:04:56,980 about this date. I'm the one who's supposed to be nervous. 1345 01:04:57,110 --> 01:04:58,807 -I just want it to go well. 1346 01:04:58,938 --> 01:05:02,028 And let's be real, Dad, you're a little out of practice. 1347 01:05:02,159 --> 01:05:03,812 -How about some encouraging words for 1348 01:05:03,943 --> 01:05:05,814 your dear old dad like, "Dad, you'll do great." 1349 01:05:05,945 --> 01:05:09,862 -Dad, you'll do great. Just go easy on the dad jokes. 1350 01:05:09,993 --> 01:05:11,559 -They're good icebreakers. 1351 01:05:12,778 --> 01:05:16,042 -Maybe for a PTA meeting. But for a date, 1352 01:05:16,564 --> 01:05:18,131 a good icebreaker is, 1353 01:05:18,262 --> 01:05:19,828 "You look beautiful." 1354 01:05:19,959 --> 01:05:22,092 -I already used that one. 1355 01:05:22,222 --> 01:05:23,702 -What? When? 1356 01:05:23,832 --> 01:05:25,704 -When we went ballroom dancing. 1357 01:05:26,487 --> 01:05:29,926 -You went ballroom dancing with Chloe Anderson? 1358 01:05:30,056 --> 01:05:31,536 -Yeah. 1359 01:05:31,666 --> 01:05:33,842 -So, this is more like a second date. 1360 01:05:33,973 --> 01:05:36,149 -Well, not really, because ballroom dancing 1361 01:05:36,280 --> 01:05:38,717 was sort of a surprise for the both of us, so... 1362 01:05:38,847 --> 01:05:40,762 -A second date is so much more pressure. 1363 01:05:40,893 --> 01:05:42,416 -It is? -Yes, Dad. 1364 01:05:42,547 --> 01:05:45,245 She likes you enough to say yes to a second date, 1365 01:05:45,376 --> 01:05:48,248 so that means the dad jokes didn't totally scare her away. 1366 01:05:48,379 --> 01:05:49,946 But the bad news is 1367 01:05:50,076 --> 01:05:52,339 you probably used up all your good material. 1368 01:05:52,470 --> 01:05:55,560 Okay, just calm down and be funny. 1369 01:05:55,690 --> 01:05:57,997 -Okay. -But not too funny. 1370 01:05:58,650 --> 01:06:00,478 And smile. [exhales] 1371 01:06:00,608 --> 01:06:02,480 But with no teeth. 1372 01:06:04,351 --> 01:06:06,049 I never thought that I'd be getting dating advice 1373 01:06:06,179 --> 01:06:09,313 from my daughter. -Life is full of surprises. 1374 01:06:09,443 --> 01:06:11,402 -Sure is. -Now let me see. 1375 01:06:11,837 --> 01:06:13,317 -[whisper] Okay. 1376 01:06:13,447 --> 01:06:15,493 -Hm. This could work. 1377 01:06:16,320 --> 01:06:19,671 -So, thumbs up. -Nobody does that anymore, Dad. 1378 01:06:20,367 --> 01:06:23,936 -So, no thumbs and no teeth. 1379 01:06:24,850 --> 01:06:26,330 Hm. 1380 01:06:26,460 --> 01:06:28,288 -[gentle Christmas-themed score] 1381 01:06:36,993 --> 01:06:39,908 -Whoa. [soft laugh] You look pretty tonight. 1382 01:06:40,039 --> 01:06:42,824 -Thanks, Dad. -Are you excited? 1383 01:06:42,955 --> 01:06:45,175 -It's just a date. [sighs] 1384 01:06:45,305 --> 01:06:47,829 Okay, maybe a little nervous. -[Clark and Trish laugh] 1385 01:06:47,960 --> 01:06:50,006 -Just have fun, sweetheart. -Thanks. 1386 01:06:50,136 --> 01:06:52,095 -[phone ringing] Oh! Mm. 1387 01:06:52,617 --> 01:06:54,097 It's Heather. 1388 01:06:54,227 --> 01:06:56,186 -CLARK: Mm-hm. -[score fades out] 1389 01:06:56,751 --> 01:06:58,188 -Hello? -Hi, honey. 1390 01:06:58,318 --> 01:07:00,103 I heard your message and here's the deal: 1391 01:07:00,233 --> 01:07:03,062 I want you to push the novel for one year. 1392 01:07:03,193 --> 01:07:05,499 -Heather, I made up my mind. I'm not pushing it. 1393 01:07:05,630 --> 01:07:08,111 -Give me a moment to explain. -Explain what? 1394 01:07:08,241 --> 01:07:09,764 -You know that Christmas special, 1395 01:07:09,895 --> 01:07:12,419 that Stars something that airs worldwide 1396 01:07:12,550 --> 01:07:14,247 with all those celebrities and artists? 1397 01:07:14,378 --> 01:07:16,902 -You mean the Stars Align Christmas Special? 1398 01:07:17,033 --> 01:07:18,512 -That's the one. 1399 01:07:18,643 --> 01:07:21,037 Well, this year, they want to add an author, 1400 01:07:21,167 --> 01:07:24,214 and they want you to read from one of your stories live 1401 01:07:24,344 --> 01:07:26,520 on Christmas Eve for all the world to see. 1402 01:07:27,130 --> 01:07:28,609 -What? - The caveat is 1403 01:07:28,740 --> 01:07:32,178 they want an exclusive to announce your next book 1404 01:07:32,309 --> 01:07:33,832 so it looks like you're going to have to give me 1405 01:07:33,962 --> 01:07:35,877 another Christmas. -Heather, 1406 01:07:36,008 --> 01:07:37,966 I don't even have my next book lined up yet. 1407 01:07:38,097 --> 01:07:40,012 -Honey, you've been doing this for years. 1408 01:07:40,143 --> 01:07:42,232 Come up with a title and a premise and I'll have 1409 01:07:42,362 --> 01:07:45,365 you on a flight to New York by tomorrow night. 1410 01:07:47,237 --> 01:07:49,587 -Can I think about it? -Chloe, you can't say no. 1411 01:07:49,717 --> 01:07:52,416 This is the greatest opportunity that you'll ever have. 1412 01:07:53,025 --> 01:07:54,853 Sleep on it and call me in the morning 1413 01:07:54,983 --> 01:07:56,898 with your booking info. 1414 01:07:57,029 --> 01:07:59,684 -Okay. -I'm so very proud of you. 1415 01:08:05,168 --> 01:08:07,344 -Well? What did she say? 1416 01:08:08,562 --> 01:08:09,998 -They want me to read my book on the next 1417 01:08:10,129 --> 01:08:11,826 Stars Align Christmas Special. 1418 01:08:11,957 --> 01:08:14,655 -TRISH: What? That's huge. 1419 01:08:15,743 --> 01:08:18,311 -As long as I announce my next children's book. 1420 01:08:18,442 --> 01:08:20,922 -Oh. -And the event is live 1421 01:08:21,053 --> 01:08:22,576 on Christmas Eve, so... 1422 01:08:23,969 --> 01:08:25,362 I'd have to leave tomorrow. -[Clark sighs] 1423 01:08:25,492 --> 01:08:27,059 -Oh. 1424 01:08:27,364 --> 01:08:30,018 -Aw, honey, that's okay. 1425 01:08:30,149 --> 01:08:31,759 -But I'd miss Christmas. 1426 01:08:31,890 --> 01:08:33,413 -Chloe, 1427 01:08:33,544 --> 01:08:36,851 you know that we'll support any decision you make. 1428 01:08:37,504 --> 01:08:39,463 We're just glad we were able to spend some time with you. 1429 01:08:41,682 --> 01:08:43,206 -Thanks, Dad. 1430 01:08:45,338 --> 01:08:47,993 Oh, okay. I gotta go. I'm gonna be late. 1431 01:08:48,124 --> 01:08:49,560 -Okay, we'll talk when you get back. 1432 01:08:49,690 --> 01:08:52,040 -CLARK [whisper]: Yeah. -And... [CLARK/TRISH] have fun! 1433 01:08:52,171 --> 01:08:54,304 -Okay. [laughs] I love you. 1434 01:08:55,479 --> 01:08:57,089 -[tender score] 1435 01:09:09,710 --> 01:09:11,321 Hi. 1436 01:09:12,365 --> 01:09:13,888 -Hi. 1437 01:09:14,280 --> 01:09:17,457 Wow. You look incredible. 1438 01:09:19,416 --> 01:09:21,113 I love your dress. 1439 01:09:21,244 --> 01:09:22,810 -Thanks. 1440 01:09:23,463 --> 01:09:25,683 I wasn't sure I had the right address. 1441 01:09:26,640 --> 01:09:28,425 I thought you were going to cook for me tonight. 1442 01:09:28,555 --> 01:09:30,340 I didn't expect a restaurant date. 1443 01:09:30,949 --> 01:09:33,952 -Yeah. I, um, I helped the owner with the renovations, 1444 01:09:34,082 --> 01:09:35,606 so he owed me a favor. 1445 01:09:36,346 --> 01:09:37,912 Got a great kitchen. I love to cook. 1446 01:09:38,043 --> 01:09:39,566 -[Chloe chuckles] 1447 01:09:40,350 --> 01:09:41,916 They have a beautiful view. 1448 01:09:42,743 --> 01:09:44,528 -They sure do. 1449 01:09:47,139 --> 01:09:48,662 Um... 1450 01:09:48,793 --> 01:09:50,664 Uh, this is for you. 1451 01:09:54,102 --> 01:09:57,758 Make yourself comfortable, and, uh, I'll go get dinner. 1452 01:09:57,889 --> 01:09:59,412 -Okay. [quiet laugh] 1453 01:10:06,941 --> 01:10:09,074 Thank you, Ethan. That was delicious. 1454 01:10:09,205 --> 01:10:10,771 -You're very welcome. 1455 01:10:10,902 --> 01:10:12,382 -Consider me surprised. 1456 01:10:13,731 --> 01:10:16,603 -You mean you didn't predict any of this in any of your 1457 01:10:16,734 --> 01:10:18,910 infinite possibilities? Hm? 1458 01:10:19,040 --> 01:10:20,955 -I guess I didn't. -Hm. 1459 01:10:21,739 --> 01:10:25,133 -But to be fair, I was really trying to be present tonight. 1460 01:10:26,178 --> 01:10:28,093 Enjoy the company. 1461 01:10:29,137 --> 01:10:31,836 -I'm glad. I really enjoy the company, too. 1462 01:10:33,446 --> 01:10:35,492 It's been a long time since I... 1463 01:10:36,275 --> 01:10:38,277 felt a connection with someone like this. 1464 01:10:41,933 --> 01:10:43,456 -Since Deb? 1465 01:10:46,242 --> 01:10:47,765 -Yeah. 1466 01:10:49,767 --> 01:10:51,551 -Can you tell me about her? 1467 01:10:52,204 --> 01:10:54,032 -No, we don't have to do that. -[overlap] No, I'd... 1468 01:10:54,162 --> 01:10:55,729 I'd like to know. 1469 01:11:00,604 --> 01:11:02,127 -Okay. 1470 01:11:04,477 --> 01:11:06,044 Deb was kind. 1471 01:11:07,524 --> 01:11:09,395 She was a dreamer. [laughs] 1472 01:11:10,222 --> 01:11:12,006 But she was also really down to earth. 1473 01:11:13,138 --> 01:11:14,879 And she loved books. 1474 01:11:15,009 --> 01:11:17,316 Like Alex. Uh, she liked being transported 1475 01:11:17,447 --> 01:11:19,318 to other worlds, other lifetimes. 1476 01:11:20,450 --> 01:11:21,973 I miss her. 1477 01:11:23,670 --> 01:11:25,585 I know Alex really misses her, too. 1478 01:11:28,588 --> 01:11:30,111 But there is... 1479 01:11:31,374 --> 01:11:33,158 There's no benefit in looking back. 1480 01:11:35,203 --> 01:11:37,162 [softly] Just hurts too much. 1481 01:11:38,032 --> 01:11:40,644 -Ethan, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-- 1482 01:11:40,774 --> 01:11:42,298 -No, no, no. That's okay. 1483 01:11:42,950 --> 01:11:44,387 It's important that we talk about this. 1484 01:11:44,517 --> 01:11:46,606 Especially if you and I are... 1485 01:11:49,000 --> 01:11:50,480 I want you in my life, Chloe. 1486 01:11:51,524 --> 01:11:53,091 I want you in Alex's life. 1487 01:11:54,658 --> 01:11:57,748 Uh, it's the first time since Deb that I've seen her 1488 01:11:57,878 --> 01:11:59,532 light up around someone. 1489 01:12:00,446 --> 01:12:01,969 You really inspire her. 1490 01:12:03,231 --> 01:12:04,842 You spark something in both of us. 1491 01:12:12,632 --> 01:12:14,068 -[score fades out] 1492 01:12:14,199 --> 01:12:16,462 Did I say something wrong? 1493 01:12:17,594 --> 01:12:19,160 -No. 1494 01:12:19,900 --> 01:12:21,380 Nothing at all. 1495 01:12:23,861 --> 01:12:26,385 Ethan, I have to go. -Chloe! 1496 01:12:27,299 --> 01:12:29,606 -Ethan, I want to do this. 1497 01:12:29,736 --> 01:12:31,216 I do. 1498 01:12:31,347 --> 01:12:33,087 But I can't. 1499 01:12:33,218 --> 01:12:35,133 You are kind, and you're wonderful, 1500 01:12:35,263 --> 01:12:37,570 and your daughter is incredible. 1501 01:12:37,701 --> 01:12:40,051 And she deserves somebody that could be present. 1502 01:12:40,181 --> 01:12:41,705 Always. 1503 01:12:42,358 --> 01:12:43,881 You both do, and... 1504 01:12:45,056 --> 01:12:46,536 I'm... 1505 01:12:46,666 --> 01:12:48,189 -Afraid. 1506 01:12:50,931 --> 01:12:52,455 -Trying. 1507 01:12:53,717 --> 01:12:56,110 But there's so much that can go wrong. 1508 01:12:56,633 --> 01:12:58,852 -There's so much that can go right. 1509 01:13:00,288 --> 01:13:02,290 -Ethan, my publisher called today with an offer 1510 01:13:02,421 --> 01:13:03,944 that I can't turn down. 1511 01:13:05,381 --> 01:13:07,121 I'm leaving tomorrow. 1512 01:13:07,948 --> 01:13:09,602 -What about Christmas with your family? 1513 01:13:11,430 --> 01:13:12,953 -Next year. 1514 01:13:16,653 --> 01:13:18,698 I'll still check in on the online store and make sure that 1515 01:13:18,829 --> 01:13:21,658 it's running smoothly and I'll stay in touch with Alex. 1516 01:13:21,788 --> 01:13:24,356 I will answer any question she has on her writing journey. 1517 01:13:25,009 --> 01:13:27,446 I know how important it is to have a mentor at her age. 1518 01:13:30,754 --> 01:13:32,277 -Okay. 1519 01:13:33,147 --> 01:13:34,671 -Thanks for dinner. 1520 01:13:37,108 --> 01:13:39,458 I really did enjoy our time together. 1521 01:13:41,329 --> 01:13:42,853 I just... -[softly] No, I... 1522 01:13:42,983 --> 01:13:44,507 I understand. 1523 01:13:46,857 --> 01:13:48,424 -Can you tell Alex I say goodbye? 1524 01:13:49,599 --> 01:13:51,122 -I will. 1525 01:13:52,558 --> 01:13:54,125 Goodbye, Chloe. 1526 01:13:54,952 --> 01:13:56,475 -Bye, Ethan. 1527 01:14:14,275 --> 01:14:15,799 [score fades out] 1528 01:14:30,291 --> 01:14:33,207 -You all packed up? -Almost. 1529 01:14:34,992 --> 01:14:36,689 I'm sorry, Dad. 1530 01:14:36,820 --> 01:14:39,387 I really wanted to be here for Christmas this year. 1531 01:14:39,518 --> 01:14:41,215 -Oh, sweetheart, 1532 01:14:41,346 --> 01:14:44,088 never apologize for living your life. 1533 01:14:44,741 --> 01:14:47,352 Your mother and I raised you to be an independent woman. 1534 01:14:47,483 --> 01:14:49,136 To follow your dreams. 1535 01:14:49,267 --> 01:14:50,964 I would never fault you for doing something 1536 01:14:51,095 --> 01:14:52,749 that you loved. 1537 01:14:52,879 --> 01:14:54,315 You gotta follow your heart. 1538 01:14:54,446 --> 01:14:56,013 -That's just the thing, Dad. 1539 01:14:56,927 --> 01:14:59,451 I'm not sure that this is what my heart wants anymore. 1540 01:15:00,583 --> 01:15:02,149 I'm so confused. 1541 01:15:02,628 --> 01:15:04,935 I wish somebody could just tell me what to do. [laughs] 1542 01:15:06,197 --> 01:15:09,200 -Sweetheart, that's one of the hardest parts of being an adult, 1543 01:15:09,330 --> 01:15:11,376 is you gotta make all your decisions for yourself. 1544 01:15:11,507 --> 01:15:13,247 -[Chloe sighs, chuckles] -Just know that 1545 01:15:13,378 --> 01:15:15,946 we will always be there to support your decisions. 1546 01:15:16,076 --> 01:15:17,991 Okay? -Thanks, Dad. 1547 01:15:19,993 --> 01:15:23,344 -Oh, do you think you'd have time tomorrow morning to 1548 01:15:23,475 --> 01:15:25,999 go for breakfast with your dad? Good cup of coffee 1549 01:15:26,130 --> 01:15:28,872 and a gingerbread cookie before you go? 1550 01:15:29,002 --> 01:15:30,700 -I would love that. 1551 01:15:30,830 --> 01:15:32,440 -I'll see you in the morning then. 1552 01:15:35,139 --> 01:15:37,271 Sleep well, sweetheart. I love you. 1553 01:15:37,402 --> 01:15:38,925 -I love you, Dad. 1554 01:15:43,321 --> 01:15:45,062 Hey, Dad. -Mm-hm? 1555 01:15:45,192 --> 01:15:47,325 -Can you tell Trish that I'm gonna be gone for a little bit? 1556 01:15:47,455 --> 01:15:48,979 -This time of night? 1557 01:15:50,981 --> 01:15:52,809 -There's something that I want to do before I go. 1558 01:15:55,420 --> 01:15:56,943 -[church organ playing] 1559 01:16:14,482 --> 01:16:16,093 -[organ music fades out] -[tender score] 1560 01:16:37,114 --> 01:16:38,594 -[heels clack on wooden stairs] 1561 01:17:04,097 --> 01:17:05,621 Merry Christmas, Mom. 1562 01:17:07,361 --> 01:17:09,799 I want you to know how much we love you 1563 01:17:09,929 --> 01:17:11,452 and miss you. 1564 01:17:13,237 --> 01:17:14,847 It's been hard without you. 1565 01:17:15,935 --> 01:17:17,981 And I could really use your guidance right now. 1566 01:17:20,200 --> 01:17:22,115 I don't know what to do about anything. 1567 01:17:23,595 --> 01:17:25,249 About my novel. 1568 01:17:25,379 --> 01:17:26,859 The show. [faint sigh] 1569 01:17:27,555 --> 01:17:29,340 Christmas. 1570 01:17:30,254 --> 01:17:31,777 Ethan. 1571 01:17:34,388 --> 01:17:35,825 If you get this message, 1572 01:17:35,955 --> 01:17:37,478 do you think you could give me a sign? 1573 01:17:38,436 --> 01:17:39,959 A little nudge that I'm on the right track 1574 01:17:40,090 --> 01:17:41,613 like you used to. 1575 01:17:48,707 --> 01:17:50,230 [rustling] 1576 01:17:56,062 --> 01:17:58,282 I know it's not Christmas Eve yet, but 1577 01:17:58,412 --> 01:18:01,067 if there's any way you can expedite that message, 1578 01:18:01,677 --> 01:18:04,331 I'd really appreciate it. -[score fades out slowly] 1579 01:18:04,462 --> 01:18:08,031 -Honey, what are you doing up there? 1580 01:18:08,814 --> 01:18:10,337 Do you need a hand? 1581 01:18:12,252 --> 01:18:14,690 -I'm sorry. Uh, I'm okay. 1582 01:18:15,429 --> 01:18:16,953 I feel so silly. 1583 01:18:17,649 --> 01:18:19,433 I was just, um... 1584 01:18:20,478 --> 01:18:22,306 -Sending a message. 1585 01:18:23,002 --> 01:18:26,049 -[softly] Yeah. -Oh, honey, 1586 01:18:26,179 --> 01:18:30,270 there is nothing silly about that at all. [chuckles] 1587 01:18:32,055 --> 01:18:33,578 -Oh, Jean. 1588 01:18:35,014 --> 01:18:37,495 Whispering a message to an angel on top of a tree 1589 01:18:37,625 --> 01:18:39,105 with the hopes that it gets to Heaven. 1590 01:18:41,064 --> 01:18:43,109 It's just a kid's story that I made up. 1591 01:18:44,763 --> 01:18:46,286 -Chloe, 1592 01:18:46,852 --> 01:18:48,375 you have a gift. 1593 01:18:50,464 --> 01:18:53,554 Your stories touch people's hearts, 1594 01:18:53,685 --> 01:18:55,861 whether you made them up or, 1595 01:18:55,992 --> 01:19:00,170 or were inspired by something far greater than us. [chuckles] 1596 01:19:01,084 --> 01:19:04,740 Your stories help people understand the world 1597 01:19:04,870 --> 01:19:07,438 a little bit better. [soft laugh] 1598 01:19:09,222 --> 01:19:14,010 Oh, you mustn't underestimate the power of their truth. 1599 01:19:23,236 --> 01:19:25,543 Life can be hard sometimes. 1600 01:19:26,239 --> 01:19:28,111 And it can be messy. 1601 01:19:28,981 --> 01:19:32,768 But just know you are surrounded by love. 1602 01:19:33,986 --> 01:19:35,858 -Thank you, Jean. 1603 01:19:35,988 --> 01:19:39,383 I appreciate your kind words. And your hugs. 1604 01:19:39,513 --> 01:19:41,951 -And I appreciate you. [chuckles] 1605 01:19:42,081 --> 01:19:44,257 And your stories. -[Chloe laughs gently] 1606 01:19:44,388 --> 01:19:46,346 -Speaking of which... 1607 01:19:48,174 --> 01:19:50,002 I came to thank you. 1608 01:19:50,133 --> 01:19:51,874 -For what? 1609 01:19:52,004 --> 01:19:55,399 -For all you do for Alex. -[emotional score] 1610 01:19:55,529 --> 01:19:59,577 You've inspired that little girl so much. [chuckles] 1611 01:19:59,707 --> 01:20:04,147 And printing and sharing her stories. [laughs] 1612 01:20:04,277 --> 01:20:06,671 I haven't seen anything so sweet 1613 01:20:06,802 --> 01:20:09,065 [laughing] in a long time. 1614 01:20:09,848 --> 01:20:12,808 -She told you. -Oh, yeah. 1615 01:20:12,938 --> 01:20:14,461 Better yet, 1616 01:20:15,593 --> 01:20:19,640 I got the first advanced copy. 1617 01:20:19,771 --> 01:20:21,425 -Oh. -[Mrs. Jenkins laughs] 1618 01:20:22,208 --> 01:20:24,994 Yeah, they arrived at the bookstore this morning. 1619 01:20:31,609 --> 01:20:33,437 When Alex met you, 1620 01:20:34,133 --> 01:20:37,136 that was her sign that she was on the right track. 1621 01:20:38,703 --> 01:20:40,966 -I guess we're all looking for a sign we're on the right track. 1622 01:20:41,097 --> 01:20:44,709 -Oh... And God sends them to us. 1623 01:20:44,840 --> 01:20:47,451 We just have to open our eyes to see them. 1624 01:20:59,942 --> 01:21:02,640 -Thank you, Jean. I have to go. 1625 01:21:03,293 --> 01:21:05,208 -What? I-Is everything okay? 1626 01:21:06,078 --> 01:21:07,645 -Yeah. 1627 01:21:08,341 --> 01:21:09,865 I just got my sign. 1628 01:21:10,561 --> 01:21:12,084 Merry Christmas. -Oh! 1629 01:21:12,824 --> 01:21:14,695 Merry Christmas, Chloe. 1630 01:21:27,839 --> 01:21:29,406 [keyboard clacking] 1631 01:21:38,197 --> 01:21:39,720 [score fades out] 1632 01:21:40,983 --> 01:21:43,028 -[quiet conversations] -[plates, cutlery clinking] 1633 01:21:47,467 --> 01:21:49,034 -One for you... -[plate clatters] 1634 01:21:49,165 --> 01:21:50,644 and one for me. 1635 01:21:50,775 --> 01:21:52,995 -You are definitely my daughter. -[tender score] 1636 01:21:53,125 --> 01:21:55,911 -Don't tell Trish. -Some days require yoga, 1637 01:21:56,041 --> 01:21:59,044 some days require cookies. Life is all about balance. 1638 01:22:01,612 --> 01:22:04,006 -Dad, I did a lot of thinking last night 1639 01:22:04,136 --> 01:22:06,747 and I have some news. 1640 01:22:07,487 --> 01:22:09,576 -You sound serious. What is it, sweetie? 1641 01:22:10,838 --> 01:22:12,275 -I'm going to stay for Christmas. 1642 01:22:12,405 --> 01:22:14,364 -And what about your Christmas show? 1643 01:22:14,494 --> 01:22:16,496 -I gave them full permission to read my book on air 1644 01:22:16,627 --> 01:22:18,237 by one of the celebrities already attending. 1645 01:22:18,846 --> 01:22:20,587 They loved the idea. 1646 01:22:20,718 --> 01:22:23,590 And I also gave them the title of my next book, 1647 01:22:24,461 --> 01:22:26,245 Sally's Family Christmas. [chuckles] 1648 01:22:26,376 --> 01:22:28,030 -So, you're pushing the novel? 1649 01:22:28,856 --> 01:22:30,380 -No. 1650 01:22:30,510 --> 01:22:34,645 I did a lot of thinking and so much became clear last night. 1651 01:22:35,602 --> 01:22:37,865 I want to write my novel, but I also 1652 01:22:37,996 --> 01:22:39,606 want to keep writing children's books. 1653 01:22:40,564 --> 01:22:43,219 Just want to do them on my terms. 1654 01:22:44,046 --> 01:22:45,612 -And your publisher's okay with this? 1655 01:22:45,743 --> 01:22:47,310 -She doesn't have to be. 1656 01:22:48,702 --> 01:22:52,010 I decided that I'm going to open my own publishing company. 1657 01:22:53,577 --> 01:22:55,187 Angel Wish Publishing. [soft sigh] 1658 01:22:56,101 --> 01:22:57,581 I'm going to make it real. 1659 01:22:57,711 --> 01:22:59,800 -Chloe, that's wonderful. [laughs] 1660 01:22:59,931 --> 01:23:02,151 -It's just going to be a small publishing company at first, 1661 01:23:02,281 --> 01:23:03,935 for my own books, but eventually, 1662 01:23:04,066 --> 01:23:05,589 I'm going to publish other authors. 1663 01:23:06,459 --> 01:23:07,939 I realized that 1664 01:23:08,070 --> 01:23:10,724 I don't need Heather to tell me what I can or can't do. 1665 01:23:11,464 --> 01:23:13,336 I'm going to follow my heart. 1666 01:23:13,901 --> 01:23:16,556 -Oh, sweetheart, I'm so proud of you. 1667 01:23:16,687 --> 01:23:18,254 -Thanks, Dad. 1668 01:23:18,863 --> 01:23:20,996 -Angel Wish Publishing. Huh. 1669 01:23:22,258 --> 01:23:24,434 I only wish your mother was here to see it. 1670 01:23:26,262 --> 01:23:27,785 -She is. 1671 01:23:30,353 --> 01:23:32,181 -[joyous score] 1672 01:23:32,311 --> 01:23:35,010 - Hey, Trish, have you seen my jacket? Trish? 1673 01:23:35,793 --> 01:23:37,360 -It's in the kitchen. 1674 01:23:37,925 --> 01:23:39,449 -Thank you. -[Trish chuckles] 1675 01:23:40,232 --> 01:23:43,018 -A little help, Trish? -I got it, Dad. Follow me. 1676 01:23:43,844 --> 01:23:45,455 -I'm so happy that you're staying with us, 1677 01:23:45,585 --> 01:23:47,109 Auntie Chloe. -Me too, Jana. 1678 01:23:47,239 --> 01:23:49,676 -This is the best Christmas gift ever. 1679 01:23:49,807 --> 01:23:51,374 -Aw. -TRISH: I agree with Jana. 1680 01:23:51,504 --> 01:23:53,680 This isthe best Christmas gift ever. 1681 01:23:54,812 --> 01:23:57,423 -Thank you so much for letting me stay here for a while. 1682 01:23:57,554 --> 01:24:00,296 -Our home is your home for as long as you want. 1683 01:24:00,992 --> 01:24:02,820 -Now, isn't there some place you need to go 1684 01:24:02,950 --> 01:24:04,735 before we head out to Christmas mass? 1685 01:24:05,518 --> 01:24:07,651 -There is. -Good luck. 1686 01:24:11,002 --> 01:24:12,525 -I love you guys. 1687 01:24:14,484 --> 01:24:15,920 -[score ends] 1688 01:24:16,051 --> 01:24:17,574 -[doorbell chimes ring] 1689 01:24:21,404 --> 01:24:22,927 -[tender score] 1690 01:24:26,148 --> 01:24:27,671 Hi. 1691 01:24:29,107 --> 01:24:31,892 -Chloe. [soft laugh] I thought you left. 1692 01:24:32,763 --> 01:24:35,070 -[Alex exclaims happily] -I decided to stay. 1693 01:24:35,200 --> 01:24:37,898 -I'm so happy. Are you coming to the midnight mass? 1694 01:24:38,029 --> 01:24:39,465 -I'll be there. -That's awesome. 1695 01:24:39,596 --> 01:24:41,641 And you get to meet my grandparents. 1696 01:24:41,772 --> 01:24:43,295 Dad, isn't that great? 1697 01:24:44,557 --> 01:24:46,690 [whisper] Smile. -[faint sigh] 1698 01:24:46,820 --> 01:24:48,735 -[Chloe laughs quietly] -[whisper] Teeth, teeth. 1699 01:24:51,129 --> 01:24:53,479 Okay, well, I'll give you guys a minute. 1700 01:24:53,610 --> 01:24:56,352 Dad, I'll be in the truck. Merry Christmas, Chloe. 1701 01:24:56,482 --> 01:24:58,093 -Merry Christmas, Alex. 1702 01:25:04,664 --> 01:25:06,884 -So you decided to stay? 1703 01:25:08,015 --> 01:25:10,105 -Mm-hm. -What about your work? 1704 01:25:10,235 --> 01:25:12,455 -I made other plans. -Your novel? 1705 01:25:13,847 --> 01:25:15,893 -I'm gonna write it. 1706 01:25:16,023 --> 01:25:19,636 -That's, uh, really cool. 1707 01:25:19,766 --> 01:25:21,333 [both laugh] 1708 01:25:23,292 --> 01:25:25,685 Chloe, I-- -Ethan... [measured inhale] 1709 01:25:25,816 --> 01:25:28,384 I can imagine an infinite amount of reasons why 1710 01:25:28,514 --> 01:25:30,037 I shouldn't be here right now. 1711 01:25:30,821 --> 01:25:33,345 But the truth is all of those reasons 1712 01:25:33,476 --> 01:25:35,173 are borne out of fear. 1713 01:25:36,479 --> 01:25:38,133 I don't want to be scared anymore. 1714 01:25:40,918 --> 01:25:42,485 When I'm with you and Alex, 1715 01:25:42,615 --> 01:25:44,574 there's only one thing that I feel. 1716 01:25:47,185 --> 01:25:49,100 Love. 1717 01:25:49,231 --> 01:25:50,971 And that love is powerful. 1718 01:25:52,973 --> 01:25:55,411 It makes me believe that I can achieve anything 1719 01:25:55,541 --> 01:25:57,064 and I want that. 1720 01:25:57,195 --> 01:25:59,676 I want to be brave and fearless. 1721 01:26:00,720 --> 01:26:02,244 And I want to take chances. 1722 01:26:03,114 --> 01:26:05,899 Stop living in the past and... [measured inhale] 1723 01:26:06,030 --> 01:26:07,597 stop worrying about the future. 1724 01:26:08,772 --> 01:26:10,774 And I want to live in the present. 1725 01:26:12,471 --> 01:26:14,778 I want to see where this story goes. 1726 01:26:36,887 --> 01:26:38,410 -[kiss sounds] 1727 01:26:40,020 --> 01:26:42,414 -I'm really glad you decided to stay, 1728 01:26:42,545 --> 01:26:44,068 Chloe Anderson. 1729 01:26:45,417 --> 01:26:47,376 -I'm really glad my name stuck, Ethan. 1730 01:26:47,506 --> 01:26:49,900 -Hm. -Merry Christmas. 1731 01:26:50,030 --> 01:26:51,597 -Merry Christmas. 1732 01:26:51,728 --> 01:26:54,165 ♪ Won't you believe in this? 1733 01:27:01,259 --> 01:27:03,392 ♪ Won't you believe in this? 1734 01:27:10,573 --> 01:27:17,014 ♪ And the light of lights Gather once again ♪ 1735 01:27:19,059 --> 01:27:20,583 ♪ Won't you believe in this? 1736 01:27:20,713 --> 01:27:26,632 ♪ And the light of lights Gather once again ♪ 1737 01:27:28,504 --> 01:27:30,767 ♪ Won't you believe in this? 1738 01:27:53,137 --> 01:27:54,617 -[song fades out] 1739 01:27:54,747 --> 01:27:56,401 -[brass band rendition of "Deck the Halls"] 130768